ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 666463 Results

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1

A bread recipe calls for 2\(\frac{1}{2}\) cups of flour. If you only have \(\frac{3}{8}\) cup, how much more flour is needed?

62% Answer Correctly
1 cups
1\(\frac{3}{8}\) cups
2\(\frac{1}{8}\) cups
2\(\frac{7}{8}\) cups

Solution

The amount of flour you need is (2\(\frac{1}{2}\) - \(\frac{3}{8}\)) cups. Rewrite the quantities so they share a common denominator and subtract:

(\( \frac{20}{8} \) - \( \frac{3}{8} \)) cups
\( \frac{17}{8} \) cups
2\(\frac{1}{8}\) cups


2

A circular logo is enlarged to fit the lid of a jar. The new diameter is 70% larger than the original. By what percentage has the area of the logo increased?

51% Answer Correctly
22\(\frac{1}{2}\)%
35%
32\(\frac{1}{2}\)%
27\(\frac{1}{2}\)%

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 70% the radius (and, consequently, the total area) increases by \( \frac{70\text{%}}{2} \) = 35%


3

Roger loaned Charlie $1,500 at an annual interest rate of 9%. If no payments are made, what is the interest owed on this loan at the end of the first year?

74% Answer Correctly
$135
$60
$14
$12

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 $1,500
i = 0.09 x $1,500
i = $135


4

Simplify \( \frac{24}{80} \).

77% Answer Correctly
\( \frac{9}{11} \)
\( \frac{5}{9} \)
\( \frac{8}{17} \)
\( \frac{3}{10} \)

Solution

To simplify this fraction, first find the greatest common factor between them. The factors of 24 are [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24] and the factors of 80 are [1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 40, 80]. They share 4 factors [1, 2, 4, 8] making 8 their greatest common factor (GCF).

Next, divide both numerator and denominator by the GCF:

\( \frac{24}{80} \) = \( \frac{\frac{24}{8}}{\frac{80}{8}} \) = \( \frac{3}{10} \)


5

a(b + c) = ab + ac defines which of the following?

75% Answer Correctly

distributive property for multiplication

commutative property for multiplication

distributive property for division

commutative property for division


Solution

The distributive property for multiplication helps in solving expressions like a(b + c). It specifies that the result of multiplying one number by the sum or difference of two numbers can be obtained by multiplying each number individually and then totaling the results: a(b + c) = ab + ac. For example, 4(10-5) = (4 x 10) - (4 x 5) = 40 - 20 = 20.