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AFQT practice question: Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)

Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)Difficulty 2/5

A jacket priced at $80 is marked 25% off. Sales tax of 5% is then added to the sale price. What is the final cost?

  1. A$60.00
  2. B$63.00
  3. C$64.00
  4. D$66.00
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Correct: B. 25% off $80 = $60 sale price. 5% tax on $60 = $3. Final: $63.00. Watch for the intermediate answer ($60) among the choices.

  • A — $60 is the sale price before tax.
  • C — $64 applies tax to $80 then subtracts $20.
  • D — $66 adds 10% instead of 5%.

Concept being tested

Word problems — ratios, rates, percentages, unit conversion, simple interest, distance/time, multi-step arithmetic. Counts once in the AFQT formula. P&P 30 questions / 36 minutes. — 25% of the exam. Study guide for Arithmetic Reasoning (AR).

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  1. What to Expect — CAT-ASVAB and paper-and-pencil subtests, counts and time limits — Official ASVAB (U.S. Department of Defense) · government · retrieved 2026-09-21, verified 2026-09-21
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