## ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 259662

 Questions 5 Topics Averages, Exponent to a Power, Multiplying & Dividing Exponents, Percentages, Sequence

#### Study Guide

###### Averages

The average (or mean) of a group of terms is the sum of the terms divided by the number of terms. Average = $${a_1 + a_2 + ... + a_n \over n}$$

###### Exponent to a Power

To raise a term with an exponent to another exponent, retain the base and multiply the exponents: (x2)3 = x(2x3) = x6

###### Multiplying & Dividing Exponents

To multiply terms with the same base, multiply the coefficients and add the exponents. To divide terms with the same base, divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents. For example, 3x2 x 2x2 = 6x4 and $${8x^5 \over 4x^2}$$ = 2x(5-2) = 2x3.

###### Percentages

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

###### Sequence

A sequence is a group of ordered numbers. An arithmetic sequence is a sequence in which each successive number is equal to the number before it plus some constant number.