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

Speed = 240/4 = 60 mph. Remaining distance = 360 - 240 = 120 miles. Additional time = 120/60 = 2 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

First discount: $150 × 0.80 = $120. Second discount: $120 × 0.90 = $108.00. Note: Two successive discounts of 20% and 10% are NOT equivalent to a single 30% discount.

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

Area = 12 × 15 = 180 square feet. Cost = 180 × $4.50 = $810.00.

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

Actual distance = map distance × scale factor = 3.5 × 25 = 87.5 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

Monthly savings = $2,400 × 0.12 = $288. Annual savings = $288 × 12 = $3,456.

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AFQT Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 2