ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 145091 Results

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1

What is \( \frac{7}{3} \) + \( \frac{4}{7} \)?

60% Answer Correctly
\( \frac{1}{21} \)
2\(\frac{19}{21}\)
\( \frac{2}{7} \)
2 \( \frac{3}{21} \)

Solution

To add these fractions, first find the lowest common multiple of their denominators. The first few multiples of 3 are [3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30] and the first few multiples of 7 are [7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70]. The first few multiples they share are [21, 42, 63, 84] making 21 the smallest multiple 3 and 7 share.

Next, convert the fractions so each denominator equals the lowest common multiple:

\( \frac{7 x 7}{3 x 7} \) + \( \frac{4 x 3}{7 x 3} \)

\( \frac{49}{21} \) + \( \frac{12}{21} \)

Now, because the fractions share a common denominator, you can add them:

\( \frac{49 + 12}{21} \) = \( \frac{61}{21} \) = 2\(\frac{19}{21}\)


2

What is \( \frac{3}{5} \) ÷ \( \frac{2}{8} \)?

68% Answer Correctly
4\(\frac{4}{5}\)
\(\frac{4}{81}\)
2\(\frac{2}{5}\)
\(\frac{1}{10}\)

Solution

To divide fractions, invert the second fraction and then multiply:

\( \frac{3}{5} \) ÷ \( \frac{2}{8} \) = \( \frac{3}{5} \) x \( \frac{8}{2} \)

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and then multiply the denominators together:

\( \frac{3}{5} \) x \( \frac{8}{2} \) = \( \frac{3 x 8}{5 x 2} \) = \( \frac{24}{10} \) = 2\(\frac{2}{5}\)


3

Simplify \( \frac{28}{72} \).

77% Answer Correctly
\( \frac{9}{19} \)
\( \frac{4}{15} \)
\( \frac{7}{18} \)
\( \frac{1}{4} \)

Solution

To simplify this fraction, first find the greatest common factor between them. 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 their greatest common factor (GCF).

Next, divide both numerator and denominator by the GCF:

\( \frac{28}{72} \) = \( \frac{\frac{28}{4}}{\frac{72}{4}} \) = \( \frac{7}{18} \)


4

A machine in a factory has an error rate of 8 parts per 100. The machine normally runs 24 hours a day and produces 10 parts per hour. Yesterday the machine was shut down for 7 hours for maintenance.

How many error-free parts did the machine produce yesterday?

49% Answer Correctly
156.4
93
70.5
129.4

Solution

The hourly error rate for this machine is the error rate in parts per 100 multiplied by the number of parts produced per hour:

\( \frac{8}{100} \) x 10 = \( \frac{8 \times 10}{100} \) = \( \frac{80}{100} \) = 0.8 errors per hour

So, in an average hour, the machine will produce 10 - 0.8 = 9.2 error free parts.

The machine ran for 24 - 7 = 17 hours yesterday so you would expect that 17 x 9.2 = 156.4 error free parts were produced yesterday.


5

A menswear store is having a sale: "Buy one shirt at full price and get another shirt for 5% off." If Frank buys two shirts, each with a regular price of $47, how much will he pay for both shirts?

57% Answer Correctly
$70.50
$91.65
$44.65
$61.10

Solution

By buying two shirts, Frank will save $47 x \( \frac{5}{100} \) = \( \frac{$47 x 5}{100} \) = \( \frac{$235}{100} \) = $2.35 on the second shirt.

So, his total cost will be
$47.00 + ($47.00 - $2.35)
$47.00 + $44.65
$91.65