Each Salesperson in a Large Department Store Chain Is Rated

question 134

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 above average sales ability?

• A) 50/500
• B) 150/500
• C) 300/500
• D) 16/50
• E) 154/500

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