Each Salesperson in a Large Department Store Chain Is Rated

question 99

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 a fair potential for advancement, given that they have a below average ability?

• A) 16/500
• B) 16/154
• C) 16/50
• D) 188/500
• E) 204/500

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Definitions:

Hypotonic

Describes a solution that has a lower concentration of solutes relative to the inside of a cell, causing water to enter the cell by osmosis.

Hypertonic

Describing a solution that has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, potentially causing cells to shrink due to water loss.

Solute Concentration

The amount of solute per unit volume of solution, indicating how much of a substance is dissolved in another substance.

Water

A colorless, transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.