ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 2

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?

Accepted Answer

20 hours

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$182.00

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

13.0 km

Answer

Perimeter = 3.2 + 4.5 + 5.3 = 13.0 km.

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