Andersen Food Company has hired 30 out of 60 White applicants, and 10 out of 60 Black applicants. It calculates that the selection of Black applicants is about 33% the rate of White applicants. Which statement is true?
A) The ratio indicates adverse impact on Black applicants.
B) The ratio indicates adverse impact on White applicants.
C) The ratio indicates that Andersen Food Company is engaging in illegal hiring practices.
D) The ratio indicates that there are no hiring differences between Black and White applicants.
Ans: A) The ratio indicates adverse impact on Black applicants.
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