Question

In the year 2003 the Acme Company had twice as many employees as managers. During the next 5 years, they hired twelve employees and fired two managers. Which of the following equations is correct for the number of managers?
A. NM2008 + 2 = 2 (NE2008 - 12).B. NM2008 - 2 = 2 (NE2008 + 12).C. 2 (NM2008 + 2) = NE2008 - 12.
D. 2 (NM2008 - 2) = NE2008 + 12.E. I can't eliminate any choices.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. NM2008 - 2 = 2 (NE2008 + 12)

Explanation:

Acme company has twice as many employees as managers so the number of employees would be multiplied by 2 to find the actual number of employees. The company will hire 12 new employees and will fire 2 managers in next 5 years. The correct equation will show the number of employees plus 12 new employees and managers minus 2 managers who are fired.