ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Revision
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The Arithmetic Reasoning section in the ASVAB includes basic math processes like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Revision
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1. If a car is towed 12 miles to the repair shop and the tow charge is $3.50 per mile, how much does the tow cost?
(a) $12.00
(b) $3.50
(c) $42.00
(d) $100.00

2. A 2-ton truck is taxed at a rate of $0.12 per pound. How much is the total tax bill?
(a) $480
(b) $240
(c) $120
(d) $600

3. The sum of two numbers is 70. One number is 8 more than the other. What's the smaller number?
(a) 31
(b) 33
(c) 35
(d) 36

4. A sales manager buys antacid in bottles the gross. If he goes through 3 bottles antacid everyday, how long will the gross last?
(a) 144 days
(b) 3 days
(c) 20 days
(d) 48 days

5. If ab = 10 and a² + b² = 30, solve for y in the equation y = (a+b)².
(a) 40
(b) 45
(c) 50
(d) 55

6. The cost of a protein bar increased from $2.50 to $2.80. The percent increase to the $2.80 rate was how much?
(a) 16%
(b) 10%
(c) 15%
(d) 12%

7. A half-pint of cream is what part of a gallon?
(a) ¹/₈
(b) ¹/₄
(c) ¹/₁₆
(d) ¹/₆

8. Joe received an hourly wage of $8.15. His boss gave him a 7% raise. How much does Joe make per hour now?
(a) $0.57
(b) $8.90
(c) $8.72
(d) $13.85

9. An aircraft flies over Boondock Air Force Base at 10:20 a.m. At 10:32 a.m., the plane passes over Sea Side Naval Air Station, 120 miles away. How fast is the aircraft traveling?
(a) 400 mph
(b) 500 mph
(c) 600 mph
(d) 700 mph

10. Jenny's test grades are 93,89, 96, and 98. If she wishes to raise her average to 95, what does she need to score on her next test?
(a) 100
(b) 99
(c) 97
(d) 95

11. Miriam bought five cases of motor oil on sale. A case of motor oil normally costs $24.00, but she was able to purchase the oil for $22.50 a case. How much money did Miriam save on her entire purchase?
(a) $7.50
(b) $1.50
(c) $8.00
(d) $22.50

12. A sales manager buys antacid in bottles the gross. If he goes through 3 bottles antacid everyday, how long will the gross last?
(a) 144 days
(b) 3 days
(c) 20 days
(d) 48 days

13. The sum of two numbers is 70. One number is 8 more than the other. What's the smaller number?
(a) 31
(b) 33
(c) 35
(d) 36

14. Jenny's test grades are 93,89, 96, and 98. If she wishes to raise her average to 95, what does she need to score on her next test?
(a) 100
(b) 99
(c) 97
(d) 95

15. A waitress earns an average of 12% of the cost of the food she serves. If she serves $375 worth of food in one evening, how much money in tips will she earn on average?
(a) $37
(b) $45
(c) $42
(d) $420

16. Jack loaned Bob $1,500 at an annual interest rate of 7%. After one year, how much will Bob owe Jack?
(a) $105
(b) $1,500
(c) $1,605
(d) $1,507

17. How many square feet of carpeting are needed to carpet a 12-foot × 12-foot room?
(a) 24
(b) 120
(c) 48
(d) 144