Analysis of past recruiting records indicate that only 1 in 5 recruits are selected for sales positions and that of those selected only 50% accept an offer. If the firm wants to hire 5 new people, at least how many people should they recruit?
A) 10 people
B) 20 people
C) 36 people
D) 50 people
E) none of the above are correct

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To hire 5 people, 10 offers need to be made (since only 50% accept). To make 10 offers, 50 people need to be recruited (since only 1 in 5 are selected).

Analysis of Past Recruiting Records Indicate That Only 1 in 5