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Question 273684: A telemarketer calls people and tries to sell them a subscription to a daily newspaper. On 16% of her calls, there is no answer or the line is busy. She sells subscriptions to 10% of the remaining calls. For what proportion of calls does she make a sale? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A telemarketer calls people and tries to sell them a subscription to a daily newspaper. On 16% of her calls, there is no answer or the line is busy.
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84% answer (100% - 16%)
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She sells subscriptions to 10% of the remaining calls. For what proportion of calls does she make a sale?
10% of 84% = 8.4% (1/10 of 84)
8.4%
