ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A tank holds 500 gallons of water and is losing 12 gallons per hour through a leak. How many hours until only 260 gallons remain?
- 20 hours (Correct answer)
- 18 hours
- 22 hours
- 25 hours
Correct answer: 20 hours
Water lost = 500 - 260 = 240 gallons. Time = 240 ÷ 12 = 20 hours.
Question 2: If a uniform costs $45.50 and a soldier needs to buy 4 uniforms, what is the total cost?
- $182.00 (Correct answer)
- $180.00
- $181.50
- $183.50
Correct answer: $182.00
Total cost = 4 × $45.50 = $182.00.
Question 3: A rope that is 36 feet long is cut into pieces that are each 4.5 feet long. How many pieces are there?
- 8 (Correct answer)
- 7
- 9
- 6
Correct answer: 8
Number of pieces = 36 ÷ 4.5 = 8 pieces.
Question 4: A platoon of 32 soldiers needs to be divided into squads of 8. How many squads will there be?
- 4 (Correct answer)
- 3
- 5
- 6
Correct answer: 4
Number of squads = 32 ÷ 8 = 4 squads.
Question 5: A training exercise covers a triangular course with sides of 3.2 km, 4.5 km, and 5.3 km. What is the total distance of the course?
- 13.0 km (Correct answer)
- 12.5 km
- 13.5 km
- 12.0 km
Correct answer: 13.0 km
Perimeter = 3.2 + 4.5 + 5.3 = 13.0 km.
Question 6: If a vehicle travels at 55 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 3.5 hours?
- 192.5 miles (Correct answer)
- 185 miles
- 190 miles
- 195 miles
Correct answer: 192.5 miles
Distance = speed × time = 55 × 3.5 = 192.5 miles.
ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 2
A tank holds 500 gallons of water and is losing 12 gallons per hour through a leak.
How many hours until only 260 gallons remain?