Each Salesperson in a Large Department Store Chain Is Rated

Multiple Choice

Each salesperson in a large department store chain is rated with respect to sales potential for advancement. These traits for the 500 salespeople were cross-classified into the following table: What is the probability that the selected salesperson has below average sales ability or has a fair potential for advancement?

A) 16/500
B) 16/154
C) 300/500
D) 188/500
E) 204/500