Marion sells for the Whatisits Company of Whoville.An analysis of the performance of the company's 25 person sales force shows that the average sales rep works 250 days a year,makes four calls a day,obtains an order,averaging $15,000,every ten calls made.Marion worked 200 days last year during which she made a total of 700 calls which resulted in 50 orders totaling $1,500,000 in sales volume.Why is Marion most likely only working 200 days a year?
A)She has been ill.
B)Family problems.
C)She is lazy.
D)Wants the day off and can afford to take it.
E)Can't see her accounts on Mondays.

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Since Marion was still able to generate a significant sales volume despite working fewer days than the average sales rep, it is likely that she is taking voluntary time off (option D) rather than being unable to work due to illness or family problems (options A and B). The fact that she cannot see her accounts on Mondays (option E) is not mentioned in the given information and is therefore not a valid explanation. Option C (laziness) cannot be assumed without additional evidence.

Marion Sells for the Whatisits Company of Whoville