AFQT Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems

Question 1

A soldier runs 3 miles in 24 minutes. At this pace, how long would it take to run 5 miles?

Accepted Answer

40 minutes

Answer

35 minutes

Answer

45 minutes

Answer

30 minutes

Question 2

A military unit needs 450 MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) per day. How many MREs are needed for a 14-day field exercise?

Accepted Answer

6,300

Answer

6,000

Answer

5,400

Answer

4,500

Question 3

A vehicle's fuel tank holds 25 gallons. If the vehicle gets 15 miles per gallon, what is the maximum distance it can travel on a full tank?

Accepted Answer

375 miles

Answer

350 miles

Answer

400 miles

Answer

250 miles

Question 4

If 8 soldiers can complete a task in 6 hours, how many hours would it take 12 soldiers to complete the same task?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

9 hours

Answer

5 hours

Question 5

A recruit's scores on four fitness tests were 85, 92, 78, and 89. What score is needed on the fifth test to achieve an average of 88?

Accepted Answer

96

Answer

88

Answer

92

Answer

90

Question 6

A supply depot receives a shipment of 1,200 uniforms. If 15% are found to be defective, how many uniforms are acceptable?

Accepted Answer

1,020

Answer

1,080

Answer

180

Answer

1,000

A soldier runs 3 miles in 24 minutes.At this pace, how long would it take to run 5 miles?