If ____ White applicants and ____ Black applicants were hired, adverse impact would occur.
A) 35 of 50 / 12 of 20
B) 15 of 50 / 2 of 25
C) 12 of 24 / 11 of 25
D) 12 of 20 / 35 of 50

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Adverse impact is determined using the Four-Fifths Rule, which states that the selection rate for any race, sex, or ethnic group should be at least 80% (or four-fifths) of the rate for the group with the highest rate. In option B, the selection rate for White applicants is 15/50 = 30%, and for Black applicants, it is 2/25 = 8%. The ratio of these rates (8% / 30%) is less than 80%, indicating adverse impact.

If ____ White Applicants and ____ Black Applicants Were Hired

If White Applicants and Black Applicants Were Hired