AFQT Arithmetic Reasoning Exam 2

Question 1

A soldier burns 450 calories per hour during a ruck march. If the march lasts 3.5 hours, how many calories are burned in total?

Accepted Answer

1,575

Answer

450 × 3.5 = 1,575 calories.

Question 2

A supply truck can carry 4,800 pounds. If each crate weighs 160 pounds, how many crates can the truck carry at maximum?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

4,800 ÷ 160 = 30 crates.

Question 3

A base has 240 personnel. If 35% are deployed overseas, how many remain on base?

Accepted Answer

156

Answer

35% of 240 = 84 deployed; 240 − 84 = 156 remain.

Question 4

If a vehicle travels 55 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 2 hours and 20 minutes?

Accepted Answer

128.3 miles

Answer

2 hours 20 minutes = 2⅓ hours; 55 × 7/3 = 385/3 ≈ 128.3 miles.

Question 5

A mess hall serves 3 meals per day to 180 soldiers. How many individual meal servings are provided in a week?

Accepted Answer

3,780

Answer

3 × 180 × 7 = 3,780 servings per week.

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