Each salesperson in a large department store chain is rated on their sales ability and their potential for advancement. The data for the 500 sampled salespeople are summarized in the following table.

-What is the probability that a salesperson selected at random will have average sales ability and good potential for advancement?
A)0.09
B)0.12
C)0.30
D)0.525

Question

Each salesperson in a large department store chain is rated on their sales ability and their potential for advancement. The data for the 500 sampled salespeople are summarized in the following table.

-What is the probability that a salesperson selected at random will have average sales ability and good potential for advancement?
A)0.09 
B)0.12 
C)0.30 
D)0.525

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Looking at the table, we see that there are 60 salespeople with average sales ability and good potential for advancement. The probability of selecting one of these salespeople at random is:

60/500 = 0.12

Therefore, the answer is (B) 0.12.

Each Salesperson in a Large Department Store Chain Is Rated