A Large Manufacturing Firm Tests Job Applicants

question 62

Multiple Choice

A large manufacturing firm tests job applicants. Test scores are normally distributed with a mean of 500 and a standard deviation of 50. Management is considering placing a new hire in an upper-level management position if the person scores in the upper sixth percent of the distribution. What is the lowest score a new hire must earn to qualify for a responsible position?

• A)50
• B)625
• C)460
• D)578

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Price Difference

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Perfectly Competitive

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