Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
To find out how many candidates are expected to be rejected, we need to first calculate the percentage of candidates who will be rejected.
Given:
12% of candidates can be selected.
28% of candidates can be put on hold.
We can assume that the rest of the candidates (100% - (12% + 28%)) will be rejected.
So, the percentage of candidates expected to be rejected is:
100
%
−
(
12
%
+
28
%
)
=
100
%
−
40
%
=
60
%
100%−(12%+28%)=100%−40%=60%
Now, to find out how many candidates out of 75 are expected to be rejected:
Number of candidates expected to be rejected
=
75
×
60
100
Number of candidates expected to be rejected=75×
100
60
Number of candidates expected to be rejected
=
75
×
0.6
Number of candidates expected to be rejected=75×0.6
Number of candidates expected to be rejected
=
45
Number of candidates expected to be rejected=45
So, about 45 candidates are expected to be rejected. Therefore, the answer is option C.