ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 4226 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1

Alex loaned Diane $600 at an annual interest rate of 1%. If no payments are made, what is the total amount owed at the end of the first year?

71% Answer Correctly
$648
$636
$606
$642

Solution

The yearly interest charged on this loan is the annual interest rate multiplied by the amount borrowed:

interest = annual interest rate x loan amount

i = (\( \frac{6}{100} \)) x $600
i = 0.01 x $600

No payments were made so the total amount due is the original amount + the accumulated interest:

total = $600 + $6
total = $606


2

What is \( \frac{10\sqrt{27}}{5\sqrt{9}} \)?

71% Answer Correctly
2 \( \sqrt{3} \)
\(\frac{1}{3}\) \( \sqrt{2} \)
\(\frac{1}{3}\) \( \sqrt{\frac{1}{2}} \)
\(\frac{1}{2}\) \( \sqrt{\frac{1}{3}} \)

Solution

To divide terms with radicals, divide the coefficients and radicands separately:

\( \frac{10\sqrt{27}}{5\sqrt{9}} \)
\( \frac{10}{5} \) \( \sqrt{\frac{27}{9}} \)
2 \( \sqrt{3} \)


3

\({b + c \over a} = {b \over a} + {c \over a}\) defines which of the following?

56% Answer Correctly

commutative property for division

commutative property for multiplication

distributive property for multiplication

distributive property for division


Solution

The distributive property for division helps in solving expressions like \({b + c \over a}\). It specifies that the result of dividing a fraction with multiple terms in the numerator and one term in the denominator can be obtained by dividing each term individually and then totaling the results: \({b + c \over a} = {b \over a} + {c \over a}\). For example, \({a^3 + 6a^2 \over a^2} = {a^3 \over a^2} + {6a^2 \over a^2} = a + 6\).


4

A machine in a factory has an error rate of 4 parts per 100. The machine normally runs 24 hours a day and produces 10 parts per hour. Yesterday the machine was shut down for 8 hours for maintenance.

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

49% Answer Correctly
142.5
133.9
140.8
153.6

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:

\( \frac{4}{100} \) x 10 = \( \frac{4 \times 10}{100} \) = \( \frac{40}{100} \) = 0.4 errors per hour

So, in an average hour, the machine will produce 10 - 0.4 = 9.6 error free parts.

The machine ran for 24 - 8 = 16 hours yesterday so you would expect that 16 x 9.6 = 153.6 error free parts were produced yesterday.


5

11 members of a bridal party need transported to a wedding reception but there are only 2 4-passenger taxis available to take them. How many will need to find other transportation?

75% Answer Correctly
8
9
3
1

Solution

There are 2 4-passenger taxis available so that's 2 x 4 = 8 total seats. There are 11 people needing transportation leaving 11 - 8 = 3 who will have to find other transportation.