A company received 400 applications and made 20 hires. What is the selection ratio?

A company received 400 applications and made

Multiple choice — select the best answer

A0.40
B0.05
C0.20
D2.00

✓ Correct answer: B. 0.05 Selection ratio = hires divided by applicants = 20/400 = 0.05; a lower ratio means greater selectivity.

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