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3.  Pro-rating:  The  applicant’s  final  rating  is  secured  by  prorating ­
  the  five  tests  as  follows:  test  8  counts  10%;  13c,
25%;  15,  25%;  10,  20%.  The  pro-rating  formula  then  is:
.10  X  r8  +  .25  X  ri3c  +  .25  X  ris  +  .20  X  rio  +  .20  X
ri2  =R.  The  pro-rating  formula  in  this  case  is  based  on
estimates  placed  upon  the  importance  of  each  of  the  tests
in  relation  to  the  kind  of  clerical  work  to  be  done.  Various
combinations  of  clerical  tests  are  made  to  suit  the  particular ­
  specifications  of  various  kinds  of  jobs,  and  in  each
case,  the  pro-rating  formula  varies  accordingly.  When,  for
instance,  alphabetical  or  topical  filing  clerks  are  desired,
these  tests  are  given  more  weight  than  any  others.  It  is
impracticable  to  go  into  all  the  details  of  these  combinations. ­
  The  tests  as  units  will  however  be  given.
4.  Standards:  The  standard  in  use  is  to  recommend  those  who
obtain  70  or  over,  and  to  recommend  for  a  trial,  those
between  60  and  70,  especially  when  help  is  scarce.

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