The New Smyrna Beach fuel-card log begins with 120 active cards, issues 48, and receives 19 returned cards. How many active cards should remain?
Correct Answer
A) 149 active cards
Active card count equals beginning active cards plus issued cards less returned cards.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Active card count equals beginning active cards plus issued cards less returned cards.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 168 active cards
168 active cards is above the supported result for fuel-card administration; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.
Option C: 101 active cards
101 active cards is below the supported result for fuel-card administration; it likely uses the wrong base, period, or account bucket.
Option D: 67 active cards
67 active cards is below the supported result for fuel-card administration; it likely uses the wrong base, period, or account bucket.
Memory Technique
Card and count live in different drawers; Office Administrator tells which opens.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Contractor's Manual, 2025 to Business Administration, Fleet Card Controls; use the stated business record or control rule to verify the answer.
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