ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 459954 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1

In a class of 36 students, 15 are taking German and 11 are taking Spanish. Of the students studying German or Spanish, 2 are taking both courses. How many students are not enrolled in either course?

63% Answer Correctly
22
18
12
31

Solution

The number of students taking German or Spanish is 15 + 11 = 26. Of that group of 26, 2 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 26 - 2 = 24 who are taking at least one language. 36 - 24 = 12 students who are not taking either language.


2

What is the greatest common factor of 68 and 20?

77% Answer Correctly
3
4
20
12

Solution

The factors of 68 are [1, 2, 4, 17, 34, 68] and the factors of 20 are [1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20]. They share 3 factors [1, 2, 4] making 4 the greatest factor 68 and 20 have in common.


3

What is \( \frac{7a^8}{9a^2} \)?

60% Answer Correctly
1\(\frac{2}{7}\)a-6
1\(\frac{2}{7}\)a6
\(\frac{7}{9}\)a-6
\(\frac{7}{9}\)a6

Solution

To divide terms with exponents, the base of both exponents must be the same. In this case they are so divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents:

\( \frac{7a^8}{9a^2} \)
\( \frac{7}{9} \) a(8 - 2)
\(\frac{7}{9}\)a6


4

The __________ is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of two or more integers.

56% Answer Correctly

greatest common factor

least common factor

least common multiple

absolute value


Solution

The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of two or more integers.


5

Convert a-4 to remove the negative exponent.

68% Answer Correctly
\( \frac{1}{a^4} \)
\( \frac{1}{a^{-4}} \)
\( \frac{-1}{a^{-4}} \)
\( \frac{-4}{-a} \)

Solution

To convert a negative exponent to a positive exponent, calculate the positive exponent then take the reciprocal.