Numerical Test Question 94 – Annual staff turnover rate
Scenario
A directorate had 860 employees at the start of the year and 892 at the end. During the year, 74 employees joined. Turnover is calculated as the number of leavers divided by the average of the opening and closing headcounts.
Question
What was the staff turnover rate, rounded to one decimal place?
- A. 4.5%
- B. 5.0%
- C. 5.3%
- D. 4.8%
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Correct answer: D. 4.8%
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