ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 478717 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

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

67% Answer Correctly

none of these is correct

a = 7

a = -7

a = 7 or 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).


2

The __________ is the greatest factor that divides two integers.

67% Answer Correctly

greatest common factor

greatest common multiple

least common multiple

absolute value


Solution

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


3

What is \( \frac{2z^9}{8z^4} \)?

60% Answer Correctly
\(\frac{1}{4}\)z36
4z5
\(\frac{1}{4}\)z\(\frac{4}{9}\)
\(\frac{1}{4}\)z5

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:

\( \frac{2z^9}{8z^4} \)
\( \frac{2}{8} \) z(9 - 4)
\(\frac{1}{4}\)z5


4

Which of the following is not a prime number?

65% Answer Correctly

2

9

5

7


Solution

A prime number is an integer greater than 1 that has no factors other than 1 and itself. Examples of prime numbers include 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11.


5

A menswear store is having a sale: "Buy one shirt at full price and get another shirt for 15% off." If Roger buys two shirts, each with a regular price of $30, how much money will he save?

70% Answer Correctly
$15.00
$4.50
$12.00
97

Solution

By buying two shirts, Roger will save $30 x \( \frac{15}{100} \) = \( \frac{$30 x 15}{100} \) = \( \frac{$450}{100} \) = $4.50 on the second shirt.