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

Tax deduction = 15% of $2,100 = 0.15 × $2,100 = $315. Take-home pay = $2,100 - $315 = $1,785.

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

Number of crates = 2,400 ÷ 150 = 16 crates.

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

If 3/4 of the capacity = 900 gallons, then full capacity = 900 ÷ (3/4) = 900 × (4/3) = 1,200 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

Combined speed = 45 + 55 = 100 mph. Distance apart = 100 × 3 = 300 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

156 ÷ 8 = 19.5. Since you can't have half a room, you need 20 rooms to house all soldiers.

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ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 3