AFQT Arithmetic Reasoning 2

Question 1

A 15% discount on equipment costing $680 saves how much?

Accepted Answer

$102

Answer

Discount = $680 × 0.15 = $102.

Question 2

If 3 trucks carry 2.5 tons each, what is the total cargo weight?

Accepted Answer

7.5 tons

Answer

Total = 3 × 2.5 = 7.5 tons.

Question 3

A rope is 48 feet long. If cut into pieces of 3.5 feet each, how many complete pieces can be made?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

48 ÷ 3.5 = 13.71, so 13 complete pieces (with some rope left over).

Question 4

If a vehicle travels at 55 mph for 2.5 hours, how far does it travel?

Accepted Answer

137.5 miles

Answer

Distance = speed × time = 55 × 2.5 = 137.5 miles.

Question 5

A water tank holds 500 gallons. If it loses 2% daily, how many gallons remain after 3 days?

Accepted Answer

470.6 gallons

Answer

After 1 day: 500×0.98=490. After 2: 490×0.98=480.2. After 3: 480.2×0.98=470.596.

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