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Question 33

Referring to the data in the previous question, determine the delinquent record rate for Springfield Hospital.

    Correct Answer: B

    To determine the delinquent record rate for Springfield Hospital, you need to divide the number of delinquent records by the total number of records, then multiply by 100 to convert to a percentage. If the calculation is 590 delinquent records out of 1820 total records, dividing 590 by 1820 and multiplying by 100 gives approximately 32.42%. Rounding this to the nearest whole number, the delinquent record rate is 32%.

Discussion
GuilandraOption: B

Delinquent records = 590/1820 x 100 = 32.42 or 32%