Arithmetic Reasoning Flashcards

A soldier saves $175 per month. How much will be saved after 2.5 years?

Answer: $5,250

2.5 years = 30 months; 175 × 30 = $5,250 total savings.

Two vehicles start from the same point and travel in opposite directions at 40 mph and 55 mph. How far apart are they after 3 hours?

Answer: 285 miles

Combined speed = 40 + 55 = 95 mph; distance = 95 × 3 = 285 miles apart.

A project requires 360 work-hours. If a team of 9 people works 8 hours a day, how many days will the project take?

Answer: 5 days

The team produces 9 × 8 = 72 work-hours per day; 360 ÷ 72 = 5 days.

A map has a scale of 1 inch = 50 miles. Two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance?

Answer: 175 miles

Actual distance = 3.5 × 50 = 175 miles.

A uniform costs $240 after a 25% discount. What was the original price?

Answer: $320

$240 represents 75% of the original price; original = $240 ÷ 0.75 = $320.

A soldier burns 600 calories per hour during training. If the training session lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes, how many calories are burned?

Answer: 1,050

1 hour 45 minutes = 1.75 hours; 600 × 1.75 = 1,050 calories.

Of 480 applicants, 5/8 pass the physical test. Of those who pass, 1/3 advance to the next stage. How many applicants advance?

Answer: 100

480 × 5/8 = 300 pass the physical; 300 × 1/3 = 100 advance to the next stage.