Please refer to the following table for this question. A company advertised for 100 sales representative positions. They received 650 applications and hired the 100 employees as follows:
Group | # Applicants | % of Total Hired
Black | 140 | 23
Asian | 120 | 21
Hispanic | 145 | 19
Caucasian | 230 | 35
Native American | 15 | 2
Total | 650 | 100
Which group has the highest selection rate?
A)Black
B)Asian
C)Caucasian
D)Native American

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The correct answer is Asian, with an 18% selection rate.
Key Takeaway: To calculate the selection rate, divide the number of applicants hired by the total number of applicants in each group.
Black 23¸140= 16%
Asian 21¸120= 18%
Hispanic 19¸145= 13%
Caucasian 35¸230= 15%
Native American 2¸15 = 13%

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