ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 440611 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1

The __________ is the greatest factor that divides two integers.

67% Answer Correctly

least common multiple

absolute value

greatest common factor

greatest common multiple


Solution

The greatest common factor (GCF) is the greatest factor that divides two integers.


2

What is 5\( \sqrt{8} \) x 2\( \sqrt{6} \)?

41% Answer Correctly
7\( \sqrt{48} \)
40\( \sqrt{3} \)
7\( \sqrt{6} \)
7\( \sqrt{8} \)

Solution

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

5\( \sqrt{8} \) x 2\( \sqrt{6} \)
(5 x 2)\( \sqrt{8 \times 6} \)
10\( \sqrt{48} \)

Now we need to simplify the radical:

10\( \sqrt{48} \)
10\( \sqrt{3 \times 16} \)
10\( \sqrt{3 \times 4^2} \)
(10)(4)\( \sqrt{3} \)
40\( \sqrt{3} \)


3

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

67% Answer Correctly

none of these is correct

a = 7 or a = -7

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).


4

In a class of 21 students, 6 are taking German and 13 are taking Spanish. Of the students studying German or Spanish, 4 are taking both courses. How many students are not enrolled in either course?

63% Answer Correctly
6
16
17
13

Solution

The number of students taking German or Spanish is 6 + 13 = 19. Of that group of 19, 4 are taking both languages so they've been counted twice (once in the German group and once in the Spanish group). Subtracting them out leaves 19 - 4 = 15 who are taking at least one language. 21 - 15 = 6 students who are not taking either language.


5

Damon loaned Charlie $1,300 at an annual interest rate of 1%. If no payments are made, what is the interest owed on this loan at the end of the first year?

74% Answer Correctly
$5
$12
$108
$13

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 $1,300
i = 0.01 x $1,300
i = $13