Instructions: Using the information provided calculate the information in each question. You must show your work. This is an independent assignment and you are not permitted to work with anyone else.

1. Small Town Hospital purchased 4,300 ft of filing equipment (38 in wide (inside to inside) and 6 shelves high), for the medical records department, 5 years ago when the hospital opened their doors. Currently, they have used 3,850 ft of filing space. The average annual admissions are 26,750. The readmission rate is 15%. The number of admissions and the size of the records should remain constant.

a. What is the average size of the admission record (paperwork)? Round your answer to the nearest 100th place. (2 pts)

b. How many years of filing space are left? Round your answer to the nearest 10th place. (2 pts)

c. How many folders should the medical records department purchase for next year? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. (2 pts)

d. How many cabinets would you need to purchase for the next 3 years? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. (2 pts)