ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 49863 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1

A circular logo is enlarged to fit the lid of a jar. The new diameter is 65% larger than the original. By what percentage has the area of the logo increased?

50% Answer Correctly
32\(\frac{1}{2}\)%
37\(\frac{1}{2}\)%
20%
17\(\frac{1}{2}\)%

Solution

The area of a circle is given by the formula A = πr2 where r is the radius of the circle. The radius of a circle is its diameter divided by two so A = π(\( \frac{d}{2} \))2. If the diameter of the logo increases by 65% the radius (and, consequently, the total area) increases by \( \frac{65\text{%}}{2} \) = 32\(\frac{1}{2}\)%


2

What is \( \frac{3}{3} \) - \( \frac{4}{7} \)?

61% Answer Correctly
\( \frac{7}{21} \)
\( \frac{5}{21} \)
\( \frac{8}{21} \)
\(\frac{3857}{9000}\)

Solution

To subtract these fractions, first find the lowest common multiple of their denominators. The first few multiples of 3 are [3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30] and the first few multiples of 7 are [7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70]. The first few multiples they share are [21, 42, 63, 84] making 21 the smallest multiple 3 and 7 share.

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

\( \frac{3 x 7}{3 x 7} \) - \( \frac{4 x 3}{7 x 3} \)

\( \frac{21}{21} \) - \( \frac{12}{21} \)

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

\( \frac{21 - 12}{21} \) = \( \frac{9}{21} \) = \(\frac{3857}{9000}\)


3

4! = ?

84% Answer Correctly

5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1

4 x 3 x 2 x 1

4 x 3

3 x 2 x 1


Solution

A factorial has the form n! and is the product of the integer (n) and all the positive integers below it. For example, 5! = 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 120.


4

Alex loaned Diane $600 at an annual interest rate of 7%. If no payments are made, what is the total amount owed at the end of the first year?

71% Answer Correctly
$642
$648
$630
$654

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 = 0.07 x $600

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

total = $600 + $42
total = $642


5

Simplify \( \frac{20}{68} \).

77% Answer Correctly
\( \frac{1}{2} \)
\( \frac{5}{17} \)
\( \frac{5}{16} \)
\( \frac{7}{16} \)

Solution

To simplify this fraction, first find the greatest common factor between them. The factors of 20 are [1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20] and the factors of 68 are [1, 2, 4, 17, 34, 68]. They share 3 factors [1, 2, 4] making 4 their greatest common factor (GCF).

Next, divide both numerator and denominator by the GCF:

\( \frac{20}{68} \) = \( \frac{\frac{20}{4}}{\frac{68}{4}} \) = \( \frac{5}{17} \)