Arithmetic Reasoning Sample Questions on the ASVAB

Arithmetic Reasoning Sample Questions on the ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Sample Questions on the ASVAB There are two types of Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB Tests) that you can take with a recruiter. The questions are similar but the written test is longer than the computerized test. Computerized Test Format Most recruits will take the Computer Adapted Test (CAT - ASVAB) when they visit Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). It lasts about 90 minutes.   Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) â€" 16 questions in 39 minutes Written Test Format The Mobile Examination Test (MET - ASVAB) can be given at any site but must be referred to by a recruiter to take the written test. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) â€" 30 questions in 36 minutes The other written test format is the Student ASVAB which is given at high schools, vocational schools, or colleges. This test lasts approximately three hours. The Written Arithmetic Reasoning subtest of the ASVAB consists of 30 multiple choice questions, which must be answered in 36 minutes. Below are a few sample questions which are very similar to the actual questions youll see on the ASVAB: 1. If 1/3 of a 12-foot board is sawed off, how much is left? (A) 4 feet(B) 3 feet(C) 8 feet(D) 6 feet 2. At a cost of $1.25 per gallon, 15 gallons of gas will cost: (A) $20.00(B) $18.75(C) $12.50(D) $19.25 3. A student buys a science textbook for $18.00, a math textbook for $14.50, and a dictionary for $9.95. What is the total cost of the books? (A) $27.95(B) $42.45(C) $41.95(D) $38.50 4. Jack loaned Bob $1,500 at an annual interest rate of 7%. After one year, how much will Bob owe Jack? (A) $105(B) $1,500(C) $1,605(D) $1,507 5. A 2-ton truck is taxed at a rate of $0.12 per pound. How much is the total tax bill? (A) $480(B) $240(C) $120(D) $600 Answers 1. (C) 2. (B) 3. (B) 4. (C) 5. (A) The ASVAB tests are designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: Verbal, Math, Science and Technical, and Spatial. The table below describes the content of the ASVAB tests. The tests are presented in the order in which they are administered.   Test Description Domain General Science (GS)  Knowledge of physical and biological sciences Science/TechnicalArithmetic Reasoning (AR) Ability to solve arithmetic word problems MathWord Knowledge (WK) Ability to select the correct meaning of a word presented in context and to identify the best synonym for a given wordVerbal Paragraph Comprehension (PC) Ability to obtain information from written passages VerbalMathematics Knowledge (MK) Knowledge of high school mathematics principles MathElectronics Information (EI) Knowledge of electricity and electronics Science/Technical Auto Information (AI) Knowledge of automobile technologyScience/Technical  Shop Information (SI) Knowledge of tools and shop terminology and practices Science/TechnicalMechanical Comprehension (MC) Knowledge of mechanical and physical principles Science/TechnicalAssembling Objects (AO) Ability to determine how an object will   For more practice questions, you may wish to pick up a copy of my books, and information from ASVAB Fact Sheet