Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions

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Multiple Choice

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions
Case 8-4
The following formula is used to determine Dean's List status: =AND(B1>=12,B2>3.25) .
Use the information provided to evaluate the formula.
Assuming that B1 contains 15 and B2 contains 3.5, then _______.

• A) the formula indicates that the student is on the Dean's List
• B) the formula indicates that the student is NOT on the Dean's List
• C) the formula returns a value of 0
• D) the formula returns an error message

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