AFOQT Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 2

Question 1

A squadron of 18 airmen must be divided into teams of 3. How many teams are formed?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

18 divided by 3 equals 6 teams.

Question 2

A jet travels 540 miles in 1.5 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

360 mph

Answer

540 divided by 1.5 equals 360 mph.

Question 3

A store offers a 25% discount on a $80 jacket. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$60

Answer

25% of 80 is 20, so 80 minus 20 equals $60.

Question 4

If 4 pumps fill a tank in 6 hours, how long would 8 pumps take working at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

Doubling the pumps halves the time, so 6 divided by 2 equals 3 hours.

Question 5

A recipe needs 3 cups of flour for 12 muffins. How much flour is needed for 20 muffins?

Accepted Answer

5 cups

Answer

The ratio is 0.25 cups per muffin, so 20 times 0.25 equals 5 cups.

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