ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 112007

Question 1 of 5
Percentages

Percentages are ratios of an amount compared to 100. The percent change of an old to new value is equal to 100% x \({ new - old \over old }\).

The total water usage for a city is 10,000 gallons each day. Of that total, 19% is for personal use and 35% is for industrial use. How many more gallons of water each day is consumed for industrial use over personal use?

9,900
1,600
5,700
15,300