Cut-e Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

Read the passage: 'The new policy mandates that all employees submit expense reports within 30 days of travel.' An employee travels on March 1. Based solely on this passage, when is the latest they can submit their report?

Answer: March 31

30 days from March 1 is March 31, the latest permissible submission date.

Passage: 'Only senior managers may approve budgets exceeding $10,000.' A junior manager wants to approve a $12,000 budget. Which statement is TRUE?

Answer: They may not approve it.

The passage restricts budget approvals over $10,000 to senior managers only, so a junior manager may not.

Passage: 'Remote work is permitted on Mondays and Fridays only.' An employee wants to work remotely on Wednesday. This is:

Answer: Not permitted

The passage limits remote work to Mondays and Fridays only; Wednesday is not included.

Passage: 'All vendors must be pre-approved before contracts are signed.' A department signs a contract with a new, unapproved vendor. This action:

Answer: Violates the stated policy

The passage requires pre-approval before signing, so signing without prior approval violates the policy.

Passage: 'Employees are entitled to 15 days of annual leave, increasing by 2 days for every 5 years of service.' How many leave days does an employee with 10 years of service have?

Answer: 19 days

15 base days + (10/5) × 2 = 15 + 4 = 19 days.

Passage: 'Training is compulsory for all new hires within their first 90 days.' An employee joins on January 1. By when must they complete training?

Answer: March 31

90 days from January 1 lands on March 31 (31 Jan + 28 Feb + 31 Mar = 90 days).