SCENARIO 1-3 Allison and Gail Are Both University Students Studying for a for a Final

question 58

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO 1-3
Allison and Gail are both university students studying for a final exam in OB.Both students have a goal of making a grade of 90 percent or better despite the time pressures they seem to be facing.Gail studied diligently for six hours and made a grade of 92 percent.Allison studied diligently for nine hours and also made a grade of 92 percent.

-Referring to SCENARIO 1-3,which student was more productive?

• A)Allison
• B)Gail
• C)both
• D)neither
• E)it is impossible to tell from the information given

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