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A survey of 550 male managers and 650 female managers was conducted. All 1,200 managers identified whether, for each of six characteristics, the characteristic is important to consider when hiring a new employee. For each of the six characteristics, the percent of managers surveyed who identified that characteristic as important to consider is given in the following table.
The number of managers surveyed who identified work experience as an important characteristic to consider was approximately what percent greater than the number who identified appropriate attire and behavior as an important characteristic to consider?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
E. 35%
The number of managers surveyed who identified work experience as an important characteristic to consider was approximately what percent greater than the number who identified appropriate attire and behavior as an important characteristic to consider?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
E. 35%
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Given
In this question, we are given that
- • A survey of 550 male managers and 650 female managers was conducted
• All 1,200 managers identified whether, for each of six characteristics, the characteristic is important to consider when hiring a new employee
• For each of the six characteristics, the percent of managers surveyed who identified that characteristic as important to consider is given in the table shown
To find
We need to determine
- • The number of managers surveyed who identified work experience as an important characteristic to consider was approximately what percent greater than the number who identified appropriate attire and behavior as an important characteristic to consider
Approach and Working out
If the total number of managers surveyed is T, then we can write
The number of managers who identified work experience as an important characteristic to consider = 72% of T = 0.72T
The number of managers who identified appropriate attire and behavior as an important characteristic to consider = 55% of T = 0.55T
- • Hence, the required percentage = (0.72T – 0.55T)/0.55T x 100 = (0.17T/0.55T) x 100 = 30.9% (approx)
Thus, option D is the correct answer.
Correct Answer: Option D
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