It Is Spring,and Several Graduates of State U Are Seeking

question 126

Multiple Choice

It is spring,and several graduates of State U are seeking employment.State U graduates have evenly distributed GPAs,from 2.0 to 4.0,with an average GPA of 3.0.The largest employer in town,Acme Dynamite,is interviewing candidates,hoping to hire a few hard workers.While Acme does not require students to submit a transcript with their applications,the hiring officer believes that high GPAs signal a willingness to work hard.
Jordan is a recent graduate and is applying for a job with Acme.Jordan's GPA is 3.3.Should Jordan include a transcript with her job application?

• A)No,because it is not required.
• B)Yes,because if she does not,Acme will infer that it is 3.0 or worse.
• C)No,because it is not much better than average.
• D)No,because it will make Jordan look worse relative to those with higher grades.

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