ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 974433 Results

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1

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

62% Answer Correctly
1\(\frac{3}{8}\) cups
2\(\frac{1}{4}\) cups
1\(\frac{7}{8}\) cups
2\(\frac{1}{2}\) cups

Solution

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

(\( \frac{20}{8} \) - \( \frac{9}{8} \)) cups
\( \frac{11}{8} \) cups
1\(\frac{3}{8}\) cups


2

Simplify \( \frac{28}{76} \).

77% Answer Correctly
\( \frac{1}{3} \)
\( \frac{5}{9} \)
\( \frac{7}{11} \)
\( \frac{7}{19} \)

Solution

To simplify this fraction, first find the greatest common factor between them. The factors of 28 are [1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28] 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:

\( \frac{28}{76} \) = \( \frac{\frac{28}{4}}{\frac{76}{4}} \) = \( \frac{7}{19} \)


3

A circular logo is enlarged to fit the lid of a jar. The new diameter is 45% larger than the original. By what percentage has the area of the logo increased?

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

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 45% the radius (and, consequently, the total area) increases by \( \frac{45\text{%}}{2} \) = 22\(\frac{1}{2}\)%


4

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).


5

A menswear store is having a sale: "Buy one shirt at full price and get another shirt for 30% off." If Alex buys two shirts, each with a regular price of $48, how much money will he save?

70% Answer Correctly
$21.60
$9.60
$14.40
$16.80

Solution

By buying two shirts, Alex will save $48 x \( \frac{30}{100} \) = \( \frac{$48 x 30}{100} \) = \( \frac{$1440}{100} \) = $14.40 on the second shirt.