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A salesman needs to sell 63 items to make his monthly goal. There are eighteen selling days left in the month. What is the average number of items he needs to sell daily to reach his goal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B (3.5)
Rationale:
1. 63 items to be sold in 18 days.
2. Calculate average items per day: 63 items ÷ 18 days = 3.5 items/day.
3. Hence, the salesman needs to sell 3.5 items daily to reach his goal.
Summary:
- Choice A (4): Incorrect, as the actual average is 3.5 items/day.
- Choice C (7): Incorrect, as it is double the correct average.
- Choice D (8.5): Incorrect, as it is more than double the correct average.