Question

A small newspaper company is downsizing and has lost employers at a steady rate. twelve months ago they had 65 employees, and now they have 29.

Answer 1

each month 3 employees were laid off.

Explanation:

the company started with 65 employees 12 months ago, and now there are 29. 65 - 29 = 36. In 12 months, 36 employees were laid off. 36 employees divided by 12 months = 3 employees per month.