AFCT Arithmetic Reasoning 3

Question 1

A squad of 12 soldiers must complete 480 hours of guard duty over 20 days. How many hours per day must each soldier serve?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

Total hours per day: 480 / 20 = 24 hours. Per soldier: 24 / 12 = 2 hours per day.

Question 2

Equipment costing $8,500 depreciates by 15% each year. What is its value after 2 years?

Accepted Answer

$6,141.25

Answer

After year 1: $8,500 x 0.85 = $7,225. After year 2: $7,225 x 0.85 = $6,141.25.

Question 3

A convoy of 8 trucks can carry 3.5 tons each. If the total cargo weighs 25 tons, how many trips are needed to move everything?

Accepted Answer

1 trip

Answer

Total capacity per trip: 8 x 3.5 = 28 tons. Since 28 > 25, only 1 trip is needed.

Question 4

A soldier earns $2,400 per month and saves 12.5% of his income. How much does he save in 6 months?

Accepted Answer

$1,800

Answer

Monthly savings: $2,400 x 0.125 = $300. Over 6 months: $300 x 6 = $1,800.

Question 5

If 3 out of every 20 applicants pass the AFCT on their first attempt, how many first-attempt passes would you expect from 340 applicants?

Accepted Answer

51

Answer

The ratio is 3/20. Multiplying: (3/20) x 340 = 51 expected passes.

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