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ASVAB ARITHMETIC REASONING PRACTICE TEST
Actual Qs and Ans - Expert-Verified Explanation -Guaranteed passing score -30 Questions and Answers
-Format: Multiple-choice / Flashcard
Question 1: C. 42 feet
You need to calculate the perimeter of the garden. The perimeter is the sum of all the sides, or use the formula P = 2l + 2w. You are given thedimensions of 6 feet and 15 feet.Substitute that information into the formula.P = 2(6) + 2(15)P = 42 ft
Answer:
Josh wants to put a fence around his rectangular garden. The garden is 6 feet by 15 feet. How much fencing must he purchase?
- 30 feet
- 35 feet
- 42 feet
- 47 feet
Question 2: D. 80%
This problem needs to be completed in two steps. First, you need to determine what percent of chocolates have nuts, then you subtract that from 100% to determine what percent do not have nuts. So, dividing 9 by 45 results in the percent that have nuts, which is 20%. Subtracting that number from 100% gives the correct answer: 80% of the chocolates do not have nuts.
Answer:
A box of chocolates has 45 pieces. If 9 pieces have nuts in them, what percentage are without nuts?
A. 20%
B. 45%
C. 79%
D. 80%
Question 3: D. 700
To calculate 14% of 5,000, multiply 5,000 by 0.14.5,000(0.14) = 700 votes
Answer:
In a recent election, Joe received 32% of the votes, Samantha received 14% of the votes, Sally received 42% of the votes, and Cal received 12% of the votes. If 5,000 votes were cast, how many votes did Samantha receive?
A. 300
B. 450
C. 535
D. 700
Question 4: B. 1.4
The Booster's Club has 250 members and wants to reach 376 members in 90 days. Subtracting 250 from 376, the club needs to attract 126 new members. To do this in 90 days, the club must attract 126 ÷ 90 = an average of 1.4 members each day
Answer:
The Kent High School Booster's Club has 250 members. In 90 days it hopes to have a membership of 376 by initiating a Web-based membership campaign. On average, how many new members does it need to sign up each day to reach that goal?
- 1
B. 1.4
C. 1.5
D. 2.2
Question 5: D. $27.18
Calculate the cost of the two CDs:$16.99 × 2 = $33.98Reduce that amount by 20% by multiplying the total cost by 0.20:0.20 × 33.98 = $6.80Subtract $6.80 from the original cost:$33.98 - $6.80 =
$27.18
Answer:
The local electronics store is holding a 20%-off sale on all its products. Marla selects 2 CDs at the original price of $16.99 each. What is the price of the two CDs after the 20% discount?
A. $15.99
B. $22.50
C. $25.78
D. $27.18
Question 6: B. Thursday
If Vanessa has 192 pages of reading and reads 48 pages each day, on Monday she has read 48 pages, on Tuesday she has read 2(48) or 96 pages, on Wednesday she has ready 3(48) or 144 pages, and on Thursday she has read 4(48) or 192 pages. Thursday is the correct answer.Another way to do this is to divide 192 by 48 to get
- If Monday is 1, Tuesday is 2, Wednesday is 3, and Thursday is
- Again, Thursday is the correct answer.
Answer:
A teacher has assigned 192 pages of reading. If Vanessa starts reading on Monday and reads 48 pages each day, on what day will she complete the assignment?
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
Question 7: C. 235.5 yd
To find the circumference of a circle, use the formula C = 2r. In this problem, you are given the diameter. You need to use the radius, which is ½ d, or 37.5 yards. Substitute the information into the formula.C= 2?(37.5)C= 2(3.14)(37.5) = 235.5 ydNote that you can skip a step if you remember the formula C = ?d. Substitute the information you have. C = ?(75) = 235.5 yd
Answer:
Q17. The distance across the circular mouth of a volcano running through its center is 75 yards. What is the distance around its mouth?
- 145.5 yd
- 215.5 yd
- 235.5 yd
- 315.5 yd
Question 8: D. $480
Simple interest problems use the formula I = prt, where I is the amount of interest, p is the principal or the amount saved or invested, r is the rate of interest, and t is the amount of time that the interest is accruing. In this problem, you are asked to find the interest, given that the principal is $4,000, the rate of interest is 4%, and the amount of time is 3 years. Substituting this information into the formula, you get I = 4,000(0.04)(3) = $480 of interest
Answer:
Rene deposits $4,000 in a savings account that earns 4% simple interest per year. How much interest will she earn after 3 years?
A. $112
B. $350
C. $380
D. $480
Question 9: D. $264.74
Calculate the total cost of the items and then multiply by 20% to determine how much Danny will save.$750 + $398.75 + $149.98 + $24.99 = $1,323.72$1,323.72 × 0.20 = $264.74 savings from the sale
Answer:
Danny buys a computer originally priced at $750.00, software programs originally priced at $398.75, a printer originally priced at $149.98, and a case of paper originally priced at $24.99. All items are on sale for 20% off. How much will Danny save because of the sale?
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