Numerical Test Question 8 – Recruitment campaign results
Scenario
A recruitment campaign produced the following results.
| Stage | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Applications received | 640 |
| Passed sift | 224 |
| Attended interview | 180 |
| Offers made | 45 |
Question
What percentage of candidates who passed the sift did not attend an interview, rounded to one decimal place?
- A. 19.6%
- B. 17.9%
- C. 20.0%
- D. 24.4%
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Correct answer: A. 19.6%
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