ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 423246 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1

What is \( \frac{9}{5} \) - \( \frac{4}{9} \)?

61% Answer Correctly
1 \( \frac{7}{45} \)
1 \( \frac{8}{45} \)
\( \frac{4}{45} \)
1\(\frac{16}{45}\)

Solution

To subtract these fractions, first find the lowest common multiple of their denominators. The first few multiples of 5 are [5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50] and the first few multiples of 9 are [9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90]. The first few multiples they share are [45, 90] making 45 the smallest multiple 5 and 9 share.

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

\( \frac{9 x 9}{5 x 9} \) - \( \frac{4 x 5}{9 x 5} \)

\( \frac{81}{45} \) - \( \frac{20}{45} \)

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

\( \frac{81 - 20}{45} \) = \( \frac{61}{45} \) = 1\(\frac{16}{45}\)


2

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

67% Answer Correctly

none of these is correct

a = -7

a = 7 or a = -7

a = 7


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

What is \( \frac{8}{2} \) + \( \frac{6}{6} \)?

60% Answer Correctly
1 \( \frac{5}{6} \)
2 \( \frac{3}{6} \)
1 \( \frac{1}{6} \)
5

Solution

To add these fractions, first find the lowest common multiple of their denominators. The first few multiples of 2 are [2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20] and the first few multiples of 6 are [6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60]. The first few multiples they share are [6, 12, 18, 24, 30] making 6 the smallest multiple 2 and 6 share.

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

\( \frac{8 x 3}{2 x 3} \) + \( \frac{6 x 1}{6 x 1} \)

\( \frac{24}{6} \) + \( \frac{6}{6} \)

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

\( \frac{24 + 6}{6} \) = \( \frac{30}{6} \) = 5


4

How many hours does it take a car to travel 55 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour?

86% Answer Correctly
3 hours
1 hour
8 hours
9 hours

Solution

Average speed in miles per hour is the number of miles traveled divided by the number of hours:

speed = \( \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{time}} \)

Solving for time:

time = \( \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}} \)
time = \( \frac{55mi}{55mph} \)
1 hour


5

What is \( \frac{6\sqrt{25}}{3\sqrt{5}} \)?

71% Answer Correctly
5 \( \sqrt{2} \)
2 \( \sqrt{5} \)
\(\frac{1}{5}\) \( \sqrt{2} \)
2 \( \sqrt{\frac{1}{5}} \)

Solution

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

\( \frac{6\sqrt{25}}{3\sqrt{5}} \)
\( \frac{6}{3} \) \( \sqrt{\frac{25}{5}} \)
2 \( \sqrt{5} \)