Each Salesperson in a Large Department Store Chain Is Rated

question 10

Multiple Choice

Each salesperson in a large department store chain is rated on his or her sales ability and potential for advancement. The data for the 500 sampled salespeople are summarized in the following table. What is the probability that a salesperson selected at random will have below-average sales ability and fair potential for advancement?

• A)0.032
• B)0.10
• C)0.16
• D)0.32

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