DAA DAA Mathematical Reasoning and Arithmetic

Question 1

A soldier runs 3.5 miles on Monday and 4.25 miles on Tuesday. How many miles did they run in total?

Accepted Answer

7.75 miles

Answer

3.5 + 4.25 = 7.75 miles.

Question 2

A supply truck carries 240 kg of rations. Each soldier's daily pack weighs 8 kg. How many packs does the truck hold?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

240 ÷ 8 = 30 packs.

Question 3

A unit has 48 soldiers split equally into 6 squads. How many soldiers are in each squad?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

48 ÷ 6 = 8 soldiers per squad.

Question 4

If fuel costs $2.40 per liter and a vehicle uses 35 liters, what is the total fuel cost?

Accepted Answer

$84.00

Answer

2.40 × 35 = $84.00.

Question 5

Out of 200 applicants, 25% passed the initial screening. How many passed?

Accepted Answer

50

Answer

25% of 200 = 0.25 × 200 = 50 applicants.

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