Each Salesperson in a Large Department Store Chain Is Rated

question 63

Multiple Choice

Each salesperson in a large department store chain is rated with respect to sales potential for advancement. These traits for the 500 salespeople were cross-classified into the following table: What is the probability that the selected salesperson has below average sales ability or has a fair potential for advancement?

• A) 16/500
• B) 16/154
• C) 300/500
• D) 188/500
• E) 204/500

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