ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 145 Results

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1

The __________ is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of two or more integers.

56% Answer Correctly

greatest common factor

least common factor

least common multiple

absolute value


Solution

The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of two or more integers.


2

If \(\left|a\right| = 7\), which of the following best describes a?

67% Answer Correctly

a = 7

a = -7

a = 7 or a = -7

none of these is correct


Solution

The absolute value is the positive magnitude of a particular number or variable and is indicated by two vertical lines: \(\left|-5\right| = 5\). In the case of a variable absolute value (\(\left|a\right| = 5\)) the value of a can be either positive or negative (a = -5 or a = 5).


3

Solve for \( \frac{2!}{3!} \)

67% Answer Correctly
\( \frac{1}{42} \)
\( \frac{1}{3} \)
\( \frac{1}{8} \)
336

Solution

A factorial is the product of an integer and all the positive integers below it. To solve a fraction featuring factorials, expand the factorials and cancel out like numbers:

\( \frac{2!}{3!} \)
\( \frac{2 \times 1}{3 \times 2 \times 1} \)
\( \frac{1}{3} \)
\( \frac{1}{3} \)


4

A circular logo is enlarged to fit the lid of a jar. The new diameter is 50% larger than the original. By what percentage has the area of the logo increased?

51% Answer Correctly
27\(\frac{1}{2}\)%
37\(\frac{1}{2}\)%
20%
25%

Solution

The area of a circle is given by the formula A = πr2 where r is the radius of the circle. The radius of a circle is its diameter divided by two so A = π(\( \frac{d}{2} \))2. If the diameter of the logo increases by 50% the radius (and, consequently, the total area) increases by \( \frac{50\text{%}}{2} \) = 25%


5

What is the greatest common factor of 28 and 72?

77% Answer Correctly
28
11
4
26

Solution

The factors of 28 are [1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28] and the factors of 72 are [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72]. They share 3 factors [1, 2, 4] making 4 the greatest factor 28 and 72 have in common.