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AFQT practice question: Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)

Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)Difficulty 2/5

A crew paves 3/4 of a mile of road in 6 hours. At the same rate, how many miles will it pave in 10 hours?

  1. A1.25
  2. B1.5
  3. C0.9
  4. D2.0
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Correct: A. Rate = 0.75 mi ÷ 6 h = 0.125 mi/h. Over 10 h: 0.125 × 10 = 1.25 miles.

  • B — 1.5 would need a rate of 0.15 mi/h.
  • C — 0.9 mixes up the ratio.
  • D — 2.0 assumes 0.2 mi/h.

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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