Omar and Patrick sell magazine subscriptions by telephone.Omar is paid $1.00 for every 5 calls he makes,while Patrick is paid $1.00 for every subscription he sells.Omar is paid on a _____ _____ schedule while Patrick is paid on a _____schedule.
A)fixed ratio; variable ratio
B)fixed ratio; fixed interval
C)variable ratio; fixed ratio
D)fixed ratio; variable interval

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Omar is paid on a fixed ratio schedule because he is paid a set amount for every 5 calls he makes, regardless of how many subscriptions he sells. Patrick is paid on a variable ratio schedule because his pay varies depending on how many subscriptions he sells.

Omar and Patrick Sell Magazine Subscriptions by Telephone