The Group Practice's Policy Is That for Every Seven Physicians

question 1

Multiple Choice

The group practice's policy is that for every seven physicians in the group, there should be two medical assistants (MAs) . If there are 15 physicians in the group, how many MAs should the practice employ?

• A) two medical assistants
• B) three medical assistants
• C) four medical assistants
• D) five medical assistants

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Definitions:

Least Common Denominator

The smallest common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used in addition and subtraction of fractions.

Denominator

The bottom number in a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Fraction

A mathematical expression representing a part of a whole or a part of a group by using two numbers, the numerator over the denominator.