ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning 4

Question 1

A base has 1,200 personnel. If 35% are assigned to field duty, how many personnel remain at the base?

Accepted Answer

780

Answer

35% of 1,200 = 420 on field duty, so 1,200 – 420 = 780 remain at base.

Question 2

A supply crate weighs 48 pounds. A pallet holds 15 crates. What is the total weight of a full pallet in pounds?

Accepted Answer

720

Answer

Total weight = 48 × 15 = 720 pounds.

Question 3

A soldier runs 4 miles in 32 minutes. At this pace, how many minutes would it take to run 10 miles?

Accepted Answer

80 minutes

Answer

Pace is 32 ÷ 4 = 8 minutes per mile; 10 miles × 8 min/mile = 80 minutes.

Question 4

A mission requires 3/4 of a tank of fuel. If a full tank holds 60 gallons, how many gallons does the mission use?

Accepted Answer

45 gallons

Answer

3/4 × 60 = 45 gallons used for the mission.

Question 5

An annual salary is $54,000. What is the monthly salary?

Accepted Answer

$4,500

Answer

$54,000 ÷ 12 months = $4,500 per month.

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