Your hospital had 317 reports of patients having allergic reactions in 2016. In 2017, you implemented the hospital wide use of latex free products and eliminated approximately 76% of the allergic reactions among patients. How many allergic reactions were reported in 2017?
A) 76
B) 241
C) 300
D) Unable to determine

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If 76% of the allergic reactions were eliminated, then 24% of the original 317 reactions remained. 24% of 317 is approximately 76.

Your Hospital Had 317 Reports of Patients Having Allergic Reactions