EA Multi-Source Reasoning

Question 1

A company's Tab 1 shows Q1 revenue of $4.2M and Tab 2 shows Q1 expenses of $3.6M. What is the Q1 operating profit margin?

Accepted Answer

14.3%

Answer

16.7%

Answer

85.7%

Answer

11.1%

Question 2

Tab 1 states a factory runs at 80% capacity producing 1,200 units/day. Tab 2 shows a new contract requires 1,600 units/day. By what percentage must capacity increase?

Accepted Answer

33.3%

Answer

25%

Answer

20%

Answer

66.7%

Question 3

Email 1 from the CFO states the budget is $500K. Email 2 from the PM says 40% has been spent. Email 3 from procurement says an upcoming purchase costs $310K. Which statement is best supported?

Accepted Answer

The purchase will exceed the budget.

Answer

The purchase is within budget.

Answer

There is exactly enough money for the purchase.

Answer

Budget status cannot be determined.

Question 4

Tab 1 shows Project A has a 3-year payback period with NPV = $120K. Tab 2 shows Project B has a 2-year payback period with NPV = $90K. Which conclusion is most defensible?

Accepted Answer

Project A has higher long-term value; Project B recovers faster.

Answer

Project A is superior by all measures.

Answer

Project B is superior by all measures.

Answer

Both projects are equivalent in value.

Question 5

Memo A states the sales team is 12 people. Memo B states that 25% are in the West region and the rest are split equally between North and South. How many people are in the North region?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

6

Question 6

Source 1 shows customer satisfaction at 72%. Source 2 shows a new service policy was introduced 6 months ago. Source 3 shows satisfaction was 65% before the policy. What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

Satisfaction improved after the policy was introduced.

Answer

The policy caused satisfaction to rise.

Answer

The policy is the only reason for improvement.

Answer

Satisfaction will continue to rise.