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A job has 12 journeypersons, and the problem's apprentice ratio requires 1 apprentice for each 5 journeypersons or fraction. How many apprentices are needed?

Correct Answer

B) 3 apprentices.

Twelve divided by five is 2.4, and the problem requires rounding up for a fraction, so 3 apprentices are needed.

Answer Options
A
2 apprentices.
B
3 apprentices.
C
5 apprentices.
D
12 apprentices.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Twelve divided by five is 2.4, and the problem requires rounding up for a fraction, so 3 apprentices are needed.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 2 apprentices.

2 apprentices. is below the supported result for apprenticeship ratio; it likely uses the wrong base, period, or account bucket.

Option C: 5 apprentices.

5 apprentices. is above the supported result for apprenticeship ratio; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Option D: 12 apprentices.

12 apprentices. is above the supported result for apprenticeship ratio; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Memory Technique

Divided and problem live in different drawers; Checking Public tells which opens.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Apprenticeship ratio from California Labor Code Section 1777.5; DIR Division of Apprenticeship. / California Labor Code Section 1777.5 apprenticeship ratio concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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