ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

$5,250

Answer

$4,800

Answer

$5,500

Answer

$4,200

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

285 miles

Answer

240 miles

Answer

315 miles

Answer

165 miles

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

5 days

Answer

4 days

Answer

6 days

Answer

8 days

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

175 miles

Answer

150 miles

Answer

200 miles

Answer

125 miles

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

$320

Answer

$300

Answer

$280

Answer

$360

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

1,050

Answer

900

Answer

1,200

Answer

975

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

90

Answer

120

Answer

160