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

question 71

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.
Suppose Acme's Human Resources Department knows that all State U students with GPAs of 3.0 or better include transcripts with their applications.Therefore,the expected GPA of students who do not include transcripts with their application is at most _______.

• A)3.0
• B)2.9
• C)2.75
• D)2.5