ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Test 3

Question 1

A soldier can march 4.5 miles per hour. How long will it take to march 18 miles?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

Time = Distance ÷ Speed = 18 ÷ 4.5 = 4 hours.

Question 2

A military base has 240 soldiers. If 15% are reassigned to another post, how many soldiers remain?

Accepted Answer

204

Answer

15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36 soldiers reassigned. Remaining: 240 - 36 = 204 soldiers.

Question 3

A supply truck can carry 3,000 pounds. If rations weigh 8 pounds per package and ammunition weighs 15 pounds per case, and the truck is loaded with 150 packages of rations and 100 cases of ammunition, how much weight remains available?

Accepted Answer

300 pounds

Answer

Rations: 150 × 8 = 1,200 lbs. Ammo: 100 × 15 = 1,500 lbs. Total loaded: 2,700 lbs. Remaining: 3,000 - 2,700 = 300 pounds.

Question 4

A vehicle travels at 55 mph for 2 hours, then at 65 mph for 3 hours. What is the total distance traveled?

Accepted Answer

305 miles

Answer

Distance 1 = 55 × 2 = 110 miles. Distance 2 = 65 × 3 = 195 miles. Total = 110 + 195 = 305 miles.

Question 5

A barracks room floor measures 12 feet by 15 feet. If carpet costs $3.50 per square foot, what is the total cost to carpet the room?

Accepted Answer

$630.00

Answer

Area = 12 × 15 = 180 square feet. Cost = 180 × $3.50 = $630.00.

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ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Test 3