APT APT Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A soldier travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is the average speed in miles per hour?
- 50 mph
- 55 mph
- 60 mph (Correct answer)
- 65 mph
Correct answer: 60 mph
Average speed = total distance ÷ total time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.
Question 2: A supply depot has 3,500 rations. If 875 rations are distributed each day, how many days will the supply last?
- 3 days
- 4 days (Correct answer)
- 5 days
- 6 days
Correct answer: 4 days
3,500 ÷ 875 = 4 days.
Question 3: If a military base uses 1,200 gallons of fuel per week, how many gallons are used in 30 days?
- 3,600 gallons
- 4,800 gallons
- 5,100 gallons (Correct answer)
- 6,000 gallons
Correct answer: 5,100 gallons
30 days = 4.286 weeks; 1,200 × (30/7) ≈ 5,142 ≈ 5,100 gallons (30 days ÷ 7 days × 1,200 = 5,142.86, closest answer is 5,100).
Question 4: A recruiter needs to interview 48 candidates. If she can interview 6 per day, in how many days will she finish?
- 6 days
- 7 days
- 8 days (Correct answer)
- 9 days
Correct answer: 8 days
48 ÷ 6 = 8 days.
Question 5: If 15% of 200 soldiers passed an advanced fitness test, how many soldiers passed?
- 20
- 25
- 30 (Correct answer)
- 35
Correct answer: 30
15% of 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30 soldiers.
Question 6: A convoy covers 560 miles over two days, traveling 280 miles the first day. What fraction of the total distance is traveled on the second day?
- 1/4
- 1/3
- 1/2 (Correct answer)
- 2/3
Correct answer: 1/2
Second day = 560 − 280 = 280 miles; fraction = 280/560 = 1/2.
APT APT Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning 1
A soldier travels 240 miles in 4 hours.
What is the average speed in miles per hour?