ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 3

Question 1

A recruit's monthly pay is $2,100. If 15% is deducted for taxes, what is the take-home pay?

Accepted Answer

$1,785

Answer

$1,800

Answer

$1,750

Answer

$1,850

Question 2

A supply truck can carry 2,400 pounds. If each crate weighs 150 pounds, how many crates can the truck carry?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

14

Answer

18

Answer

15

Question 3

A cistern is 3/4 full and contains 900 gallons. What is the total capacity of the cistern?

Accepted Answer

1,200 gallons

Answer

1,000 gallons

Answer

1,350 gallons

Answer

1,100 gallons

Question 4

Two buses depart from the same station traveling in opposite directions. One travels at 45 mph and the other at 55 mph. How far apart are they after 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

300 miles

Answer

275 miles

Answer

250 miles

Answer

330 miles

Question 5

A barracks can house 8 soldiers per room. If 156 soldiers need housing, how many rooms are needed?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

19

Answer

18

Answer

21

Question 6

If a map has a scale of 1 inch = 25 miles, and two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, what is the actual distance?

Accepted Answer

87.5 miles

Answer

75 miles

Answer

85 miles

Answer

90 miles