Word problem set up

Question

A new hospital in manchester starts out with 10 junior residents and 5 senior residents on its staff. Management plans to hire additional personnel at a rate of 2 junior residents per month and 3 senior residents per month Eventually, there will be an equal number of each on the hospital staff. How long will that take?

Answer 1

Hi Becky,

 

There are 5 more juniors than seniors.  They are hiring one extra senior per month compared to junior.  So it will take 5 months until there's an equal number.

 

Dan