ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 228438 Results

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1

Which of the following is an improper fraction?

70% Answer Correctly

\({2 \over 5} \)

\(1 {2 \over 5} \)

\({a \over 5} \)

\({7 \over 5} \)


Solution

A rational number (or fraction) is represented as a ratio between two integers, a and b, and has the form \({a \over b}\) where a is the numerator and b is the denominator. An improper fraction (\({5 \over 3} \)) has a numerator with a greater absolute value than the denominator and can be converted into a mixed number (\(1 {2 \over 3} \)) which has a whole number part and a fractional part.


2

A circular logo is enlarged to fit the lid of a jar. The new diameter is 70% larger than the original. By what percentage has the area of the logo increased?

51% Answer Correctly
30%
20%
35%
32\(\frac{1}{2}\)%

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 70% the radius (and, consequently, the total area) increases by \( \frac{70\text{%}}{2} \) = 35%


3

A menswear store is having a sale: "Buy one shirt at full price and get another shirt for 40% off." If Roger buys two shirts, each with a regular price of $11, how much will he pay for both shirts?

57% Answer Correctly
$4.40
$6.60
$12.10
$17.60

Solution

By buying two shirts, Roger will save $11 x \( \frac{40}{100} \) = \( \frac{$11 x 40}{100} \) = \( \frac{$440}{100} \) = $4.40 on the second shirt.

So, his total cost will be
$11.00 + ($11.00 - $4.40)
$11.00 + $6.60
$17.60


4

Which of the following is a mixed number?

82% Answer Correctly

\(1 {2 \over 5} \)

\({7 \over 5} \)

\({5 \over 7} \)

\({a \over 5} \)


Solution

A rational number (or fraction) is represented as a ratio between two integers, a and b, and has the form \({a \over b}\) where a is the numerator and b is the denominator. An improper fraction (\({5 \over 3} \)) has a numerator with a greater absolute value than the denominator and can be converted into a mixed number (\(1 {2 \over 3} \)) which has a whole number part and a fractional part.


5

What is \( 6 \)\( \sqrt{125} \) - \( 6 \)\( \sqrt{5} \)

38% Answer Correctly
36\( \sqrt{5} \)
36\( \sqrt{25} \)
24\( \sqrt{5} \)
0\( \sqrt{125} \)

Solution

To subtract these radicals together their radicands must be the same:

6\( \sqrt{125} \) - 6\( \sqrt{5} \)
6\( \sqrt{25 \times 5} \) - 6\( \sqrt{5} \)
6\( \sqrt{5^2 \times 5} \) - 6\( \sqrt{5} \)
(6)(5)\( \sqrt{5} \) - 6\( \sqrt{5} \)
30\( \sqrt{5} \) - 6\( \sqrt{5} \)

Now that the radicands are identical, you can subtract them:

30\( \sqrt{5} \) - 6\( \sqrt{5} \)
(30 - 6)\( \sqrt{5} \)
24\( \sqrt{5} \)