Affirmative Action Commitments by Industrial Organizations Have Led to an Increase

question 3

Multiple Choice

Affirmative action commitments by industrial organizations have led to an increase in the number of women in executive positions. Satellite Office Systems has vacancies for two executives that it will fill from among four women and six men. What is the probability that exactly one woman is selected?

• A) 8/15 = 0.533
• B) 3/5 = 0.60
• C) 2/3 = 0.667
• D) 3/4 = 0.75

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Paid Employment

Work for which an individual receives wages, salary, or other forms of financial compensation.

Canadian Women

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Children Under 16

A demographic group referring to individuals below the age of sixteen, often considered minors and subject to parental or guardian authority and protection.

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