Consider the Performance Data About the Four Sales Regions Shown

question 29

Multiple Choice

Consider the performance data about the four sales regions shown below. Which of the four regions has the highest performance index?

• A) North.
• B) South.
• C) East.
• D) West.
• E) Cannot be determined from the information given.

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