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In Connecticut v.Teal,on December 2,1978,a written test was conducted in the Department of Income Maintenance of the state of Connecticut for the permanent status as supervisors.This test was administered to 329 candidates.Which of the following statements does not accurately represent the case?


A) Approximately 79 percent identified themselves as white and 14.5 percent identified themselves as African Americans.
B) Out of the 48 identified black candidates who participated in the selection process, 22.9 percent were promoted.
C) The trial court held that the "bottom-line" promotion percentages in the case was not a defense and that Connecticut's use of the exam was a violation of Title VII.
D) The U.S.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed the trial court decision.

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