A Selection Ratio of 1:2 Generally Means That

A selection ratio of 1:2 generally means that

A) there are many applicants from whom to select.
B) there are high quality recruits and many applicants from whom to select.
C) there are low quality recruits, but many applicants, from whom to select.
D) there are a limited number of applicants from whom to select.
E) there are a limited number of applicants from whom to select who are also likely low quality recruits.