Arithmetic Reasoning Flashcards
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A base has 1,200 personnel. If 35% are assigned to field duty, how many personnel remain at the base?
Answer: 780
35% of 1,200 = 420 on field duty, so 1,200 – 420 = 780 remain at base.
A supply crate weighs 48 pounds. A pallet holds 15 crates. What is the total weight of a full pallet in pounds?
Answer: 720
Total weight = 48 × 15 = 720 pounds.
A soldier runs 4 miles in 32 minutes. At this pace, how many minutes would it take to run 10 miles?
Answer: 80 minutes
Pace is 32 ÷ 4 = 8 minutes per mile; 10 miles × 8 min/mile = 80 minutes.
A mission requires 3/4 of a tank of fuel. If a full tank holds 60 gallons, how many gallons does the mission use?
Answer: 45 gallons
3/4 × 60 = 45 gallons used for the mission.
An annual salary is $54,000. What is the monthly salary?
Answer: $4,500
$54,000 ÷ 12 months = $4,500 per month.
A squad of 8 soldiers shares equally a meal budget of $144. How much does each soldier receive?
Answer: $18
$144 ÷ 8 = $18 per soldier.
A storage room is 18 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 9 feet high. What is the volume in cubic feet?
Answer: 1,944
Volume = 18 × 12 × 9 = 1,944 cubic feet.