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At Haines Elementary, 30% of the 120 teachers were male. The following school year, several new teachers were hired. The number of female teachers remained the same, but the number of males increased to 40%. How many new male teachers were hired?

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At Haines Elementary, 30% of the 120 teachers were male. The following school year, several new teachers were hired. The number of female teachers remained the same, but the number of males increased to 40%. How many new male teachers were hired?
Answer: 21 male teachers were hired

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