Which of the Following Best Explains the Meaning of the 80/20

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the meaning of the 80/20 rule?

• A) 80% of quality defects are caused by 20% of problems
• B) An 80% improvement in performance can be expected by eliminating 20% of the causes of poor performance
• C) 20% of sales are generated by 80% of customers
• D) The benefits of performance increases accrue to 20% of people
• E) All of the above are interpretations of the 80/20 rule

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