ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A base has 1,200 personnel. If 35% are assigned to field duty, how many personnel remain at the base?
- 780 (Correct answer)
- 420
- 840
- 720
Correct answer: 780
35% of 1,200 = 420 on field duty, so 1,200 – 420 = 780 remain at base.
Question 2: A supply crate weighs 48 pounds. A pallet holds 15 crates. What is the total weight of a full pallet in pounds?
- 720 (Correct answer)
- 680
- 640
- 760
Correct answer: 720
Total weight = 48 × 15 = 720 pounds.
Question 3: A soldier runs 4 miles in 32 minutes. At this pace, how many minutes would it take to run 10 miles?
- 80 minutes (Correct answer)
- 70 minutes
- 90 minutes
- 75 minutes
Correct answer: 80 minutes
Pace is 32 ÷ 4 = 8 minutes per mile; 10 miles × 8 min/mile = 80 minutes.
Question 4: A mission requires 3/4 of a tank of fuel. If a full tank holds 60 gallons, how many gallons does the mission use?
- 45 gallons (Correct answer)
- 40 gallons
- 48 gallons
- 36 gallons
Correct answer: 45 gallons
3/4 × 60 = 45 gallons used for the mission.
Question 5: An annual salary is $54,000. What is the monthly salary?
- $4,500 (Correct answer)
- $4,200
- $5,000
- $4,800
Correct answer: $4,500
$54,000 ÷ 12 months = $4,500 per month.
Question 6: A squad of 8 soldiers shares equally a meal budget of $144. How much does each soldier receive?
- $18 (Correct answer)
- $16
- $20
- $14
Correct answer: $18
$144 ÷ 8 = $18 per soldier.
Question 7: A storage room is 18 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 9 feet high. What is the volume in cubic feet?
- 1,944 (Correct answer)
- 1,728
- 2,160
- 1,620
Correct answer: 1,944
Volume = 18 × 12 × 9 = 1,944 cubic feet.
ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning 4
A base has 1,200 personnel.
If 35% are assigned to field duty, how many personnel remain at the base?