Each salesperson in a large department store chain is rated with respect to sales potential for advancement. These traits for the 500 salespeople were cross classified into the following table. What is the probability that a salesperson selected at random has above average sales ability and is an excellent potential for advancement?
A) 0.20
B) 0.50
C) 0.27
D) 0.75

Question

Each salesperson in a large department store chain is rated with respect to sales potential for advancement. These traits for the 500 salespeople were cross classified into the following table.  What is the probability that a salesperson selected at random has above average sales ability and is an excellent potential for advancement?
A) 0.20 
B) 0.50 
C) 0.27 
D) 0.75

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the probability of a salesperson selected at random having above average sales ability and excellent potential for advancement, we need to look at the cell that corresponds to "Above Average" sales ability and "Excellent" potential for advancement. From the given table, we see that there are 135 such salespeople out of the total 500. The probability, therefore, is 135/500 or 0.27. Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Each Salesperson in a Large Department Store Chain Is Rated