In a recruitment process, the selection of candidates is based on their performance in three components. The weightages of the co…

Question

In a recruitment process, the selection of candidates is based on their performance in three components. The weightages of the components 1, 2 and 3 are 0.2, 0.3 and 0.5, respectively. Use the data given below and find the cutoff score if exactly three candidates are to be selected:

1. A. 5.1 (Correct answer)
2. B. 5.2
3. C. 5.3
4. D. 5.4

Correct Answer

Option A — 5.1

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Option A (5.1).

Key Points

• Weighted score = 0.2·(comp 1) + 0.3·(comp 2) + 0.5·(comp 3).
• Candidate 1 = 5.2, Candidate 2 = 5.1, Candidate 3 = 5.2, Candidate 4 = 4.5, Candidate 5 = 5.0.

Additional Information

• The top three scores are 5.2, 5.2 and 5.1, so to select exactly three the cutoff is the third-highest = 5.1 → Option A.