ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 739093 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1

A machine in a factory has an error rate of 8 parts per 100. The machine normally runs 24 hours a day and produces 5 parts per hour. Yesterday the machine was shut down for 4 hours for maintenance.

How many error-free parts did the machine produce yesterday?

49% Answer Correctly
148.8
92
108.3
128.3

Solution

The hourly error rate for this machine is the error rate in parts per 100 multiplied by the number of parts produced per hour:

\( \frac{8}{100} \) x 5 = \( \frac{8 \times 5}{100} \) = \( \frac{40}{100} \) = 0.4 errors per hour

So, in an average hour, the machine will produce 5 - 0.4 = 4.6 error free parts.

The machine ran for 24 - 4 = 20 hours yesterday so you would expect that 20 x 4.6 = 92 error free parts were produced yesterday.


2

A menswear store is having a sale: "Buy one shirt at full price and get another shirt for 30% off." If Roger buys two shirts, each with a regular price of $18, how much will he pay for both shirts?

57% Answer Correctly
$30.60
$12.60
$20.70
$5.40

Solution

By buying two shirts, Roger will save $18 x \( \frac{30}{100} \) = \( \frac{$18 x 30}{100} \) = \( \frac{$540}{100} \) = $5.40 on the second shirt.

So, his total cost will be
$18.00 + ($18.00 - $5.40)
$18.00 + $12.60
$30.60


3

What is the greatest common factor of 52 and 52?

77% Answer Correctly
49
52
14
2

Solution

The factors of 52 are [1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52] and the factors of 52 are [1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52]. They share 6 factors [1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52] making 52 the greatest factor 52 and 52 have in common.


4

How many 2\(\frac{1}{2}\) gallon cans worth of fuel would you need to pour into an empty 25 gallon tank to fill it exactly halfway?

52% Answer Correctly
5
6
10
5

Solution

To fill a 25 gallon tank exactly halfway you'll need 12\(\frac{1}{2}\) gallons of fuel. Each fuel can holds 2\(\frac{1}{2}\) gallons so:

cans = \( \frac{12\frac{1}{2} \text{ gallons}}{2\frac{1}{2} \text{ gallons}} \) = 5


5

Simplify \( \frac{16}{76} \).

77% Answer Correctly
\( \frac{4}{7} \)
\( \frac{4}{19} \)
\( \frac{1}{3} \)
\( \frac{3}{4} \)

Solution

To simplify this fraction, first find the greatest common factor between them. The factors of 16 are [1, 2, 4, 8, 16] and the factors of 76 are [1, 2, 4, 19, 38, 76]. They share 3 factors [1, 2, 4] making 4 their greatest common factor (GCF).

Next, divide both numerator and denominator by the GCF:

\( \frac{16}{76} \) = \( \frac{\frac{16}{4}}{\frac{76}{4}} \) = \( \frac{4}{19} \)