Question

paula is in charge of keeping inventory of the medical supplies at the hospital she works for. according to her records, the hospital began the month with 262 sets of crutches. but now, at the end of the month, there are only 38 sets remaining. estimate the number of sets of crutches the hospital used in the last month.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial and remaining quantity

Initial quantity = 262 sets, remaining quantity = 38 sets.

Step2: Calculate used quantity

Used quantity = Initial quantity - Remaining quantity = 262 - 38.
262−38 = 224.

Answer:

224