ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Test 3

Question 1

A tank uses 8 gallons of fuel per hour. How many hours can it run on 52 gallons?

Accepted Answer

6.5 hours

Answer

52 ÷ 8 = 6.5 hours of operation.

Question 2

A barracks has 12 rooms, each with 4 bunks. If 3 rooms are empty, how many soldiers are housed?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

(12 − 3) × 4 = 9 × 4 = 36 soldiers.

Question 3

A soldier completes a 15-mile march in 5 hours. If he maintains the same pace, how far will he march in 8 hours?

Accepted Answer

24 miles

Answer

15/5 = 3 mph; 3 × 8 = 24 miles.

Question 4

An aircraft drops supplies every 4 minutes. How many drops occur in a 2-hour mission?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

2 hours = 120 minutes; 120 ÷ 4 = 30 drops.

Question 5

A squad of 8 soldiers must carry 96 lbs of equipment equally. How many pounds does each carry?

Accepted Answer

12 lbs

Answer

96 ÷ 8 = 12 lbs per soldier.

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