ASVAB ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 5

Question 1

A recruit earns $2,400 per month. He saves 15% and spends 30% on rent. How much money does he have left after savings and rent?

Accepted Answer

$1,320

Answer

Savings = $360; rent = $720; total spent = $1,080; $2,400 − $1,080 = $1,320.

Question 2

A tank crew completes a maintenance check in 45 minutes. If they complete 8 checks in a day, how many total hours do they spend on maintenance checks?

Accepted Answer

6 hours

Answer

8 × 45 = 360 minutes; 360 ÷ 60 = 6 hours.

Question 3

A military warehouse stores crates weighing 65 lbs each. A forklift can carry a maximum of 975 lbs. How many crates can the forklift carry in one load?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

975 ÷ 65 = 15 crates.

Question 4

A platoon of 40 soldiers must complete a 10-mile march. If 25% fall out before finishing, how many soldiers complete the march?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

25% of 40 = 10 soldiers fall out; 40 − 10 = 30 soldiers finish.

Question 5

A ship travels at 18 knots for 6 hours, then at 24 knots for 4 hours. What is the total distance traveled in nautical miles?

Accepted Answer

192 nm

Answer

18 × 6 = 108 nm; 24 × 4 = 96 nm; total = 204 nm.

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test

ASVAB ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 5