A university admissions officer discovers 30 applicants submitted fraudulent essays.

A university admissions officer discovers 30 applicants submitted fraudulent essays. Acknowledging the fraud would displace 30 legitimate candidates.

• 80% chose: Disqualify all fraudulent applications. (43 people)
• 20% chose: Approve the fraudulent applications quietly. (11 people)

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