In Pepperland, political rank is inversely proportional to the quantitative trai

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In Pepperland, political rank is inversely proportional to the quantitative trait, "BlueMeanie-ness". That is, the lower your score on the BlueMeanie-ness test, the higher your position (as measured by salary). A random sample of five Pepperlander test scores is:

20.82;

90.70;

84.07;

61.98;

58.85.

Of the five individuals who took the test, what position will the average Pepperlander have?

A. Pepperland Mayor.

B. Pepperland Senator.

C. Pepperland Sanitation Engineer.

D. Pepperland Records Clerk.

E. Pepperland Police Officer.

Test Score Position 80.01-100.00 Pepperland Sanitation Engineer 60.01-80.00 Pepperland Records Clerk 40.01-60.00 Pepperland Police Officer 20.01-40.00 Pepperland Senator 00.00-20.00 Pepperland Mayor

Explanation / Answer

Answer is option E.

So according to the criteria lower the test score higher is the position. Two individuals have the highest score between 80 to 100 so they will be having the least salary or position. 1 individual has the least score of 20.82 so he is eligible for Pepperland Senator. The average pepperlander will have the post of pepperland police officer as his score lies in th mid range of 40 to 60.

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