SOLUTION: Some doctors use the formula ND=1.08T to relate the variables N(the number of patient appoinments thr doctor schedules in one day, D(the duration of each patient appointment), and

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Question 231155: Some doctors use the formula ND=1.08T to relate the variables N(the number of patient appoinments thr doctor schedules in one day, D(the duration of each patient appointment), and T( the total number of minutes the doctor can use to see patients in one day). A: Solve the formula for N
B: Use the result to find the number of patient appointments N a doctor should make if she has 6 hours available for patients and each appointment is 15 minutes long. (round answer to the nearest whole number).
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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A)
ND=1.08T
N=(1.08T)/D

B)

N=(1.08T)/D
N=(1.08*6)/0.25
N=(6.48)/0.25
N=25.92
rounds to 26....Answer: doctor can see about 26 patients