A Company Laid Off 80% of Its Work Force

question 355

Multiple Choice

A company laid off 80% of its work force. The number of employees after the layoff is 3,000. How many employees were there before the layoff?

• A) 5,400
• B) 7,200
• C) 3,600
• D) 15,000
• E) 3,750

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Definitions:

Achondroplasia

A genetic disorder affecting bone growth, leading to dwarfism due to shortening of the limbs but with a normal-sized torso.

Cartilage

A flexible, connective tissue found in various forms in the body, including the joints, ear, and nose.

Formation

The process of being formed or the structure that is formed as a result of certain conditions or processes.

Without

Lacking or in the absence of.