Each Salesperson in a Large Department Store Chain Is Rated

question 96

Multiple Choice

Each salesperson in a large department store chain is rated with respect to sales potential for advancement. These traits for the 500 salespeople were cross-classified into the following table: What is the probability that the selected salesperson has average sales ability?

• A) 50/500
• B) 150/500
• C) 300/500
• D) 16/50
• E) 154/500

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Definitions:

Provide a Defense

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The mental state or intention to commit a crime, which is a necessary element to establish guilt in many criminal offenses.

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A condition where an individual performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressures against them, impacting the voluntariness of their consent.

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