AFQT Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 2

Question 1

A convoy of trucks travels 240 miles in 4 hours. If they need to cover 360 miles total, how much additional time is needed?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

1.5 hours

Answer

4 hours

Question 2

A military discount offers 20% off a $150 pair of boots, then an additional 10% off the discounted price. What is the final price?

Accepted Answer

$108.00

Answer

$105.00

Answer

$100.00

Answer

$112.50

Question 3

A rectangular barracks room measures 12 feet by 15 feet. If carpeting costs $4.50 per square foot, how much will it cost to carpet the room?

Accepted Answer

$810.00

Answer

$540.00

Answer

$720.00

Answer

$900.00

Question 4

A map uses a scale of 1 inch = 25 miles. If two bases are 3.5 inches apart on the map, what is the actual distance?

Accepted Answer

87.5 miles

Answer

75 miles

Answer

100 miles

Answer

28.5 miles

Question 5

If a soldier earns $2,400 per month and saves 12% of their pay, how much will they save in one year?

Accepted Answer

$3,456

Answer

$2,880

Answer

$288

Answer

$3,600

Question 6

A training exercise requires 5 hours. If the unit has completed 3 hours and 45 minutes, what fraction of the exercise remains?

Accepted Answer

1/4

Answer

1/3

Answer

3/4

Answer

1/5