"Whitened" resumés in which racial information was removed were
A)not any more likely to get a callback than resumes that were not "whitened".
B)less likely to get a callback than resumes that were not "whitened".
C)two to two-and-a-half times more likely to get a callback than resumes that were not "whitened".
D)three to three-and-a-half times more likely to get a callback than resumes that were not "whitened".
E)four to four-and-a-half times more likely to get a callback than resumes that were not "whitened".

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Studies have shown that "whitened" resumes, where racial identifiers are removed, are two to two-and-a-half times more likely to receive a callback for an interview compared to resumes that include racial information. This suggests a bias in the hiring process against minority candidates.

"Whitened" Resumés in Which Racial Information Was Removed Were