A spreadsheet shows: Region X has 400 employees and 5% turnover; Region Y has 200 employees and 12% turnover. Which region lost more employees?

A Region X (24 lost)

B Region Y (24 lost)

C Equal losses

D Region X (20 lost)

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

X: 400 × 0.05 = 20 lost. Y: 200 × 0.12 = 24 lost. Region Y lost more.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A spreadsheet shows: Region X has 400 employees and 5% turnover; Region Y has 200 employees and 12% turnover. Which region lost more employees?" is Option B: Region Y (24 lost).

The other options — A) Region X (24 lost), C) Equal losses, D) Region X (20 lost) — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: X: 400 × 0.05 = 20 lost. Y: 200 × 0.12 = 24 lost. Region Y lost more.

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A spreadsheet shows: Region X has 400 employees and 5% turnover; Region Y has 200 employees and 12% turnover. Which region lost more employees?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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