3. General Town Hospital purchased 3,775 ft of filing space (36 in wide (inside to inside) and 6 shelves high), when they opened their doors 4 years ago. The medical records department has used 2,765 ft of space during this time. The average number of admissions per year is 23,650 and the readmission rate is 12%. The hospital is has hired two new urologists who will be performing bladder and prostate surgeries with a new FDA approved technique. The hospital expects their admission rate will increase by 8% next year and then remain constant thereafter.

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