Each Salesperson in a Large Department Store Chain Is Rated

question 21

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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Definitions:

Halite

A mineral better known as rock salt, formed by the evaporation of salty water in ancient seas or lakes.

Element F

Fluorine, a highly reactive and electronegative element in the halogen group with the symbol F.

Silicon Tetrahedron

A fundamental structural unit of silicate minerals, consisting of four oxygen atoms surrounding a central silicon atom in a tetrahedral shape.

Silicate Minerals

A group of minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, often with one or more other elements, constituting a major portion of the Earth's crust.