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

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

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

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

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

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

Actual distance = 3.5 × 50 = 175 miles.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

$320

Answer

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

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