ASVAB Test practice questions, page 29 of 76, with answer review and explanations.
Question 141
A special-purpose cartographer (mapmaker) receives an order requiring a customized map with a scale of one inch = 50 miles. If the actual straight-line ground distance between two points is 120 miles, how far apart should the cartographer show them on the map?
0.4 inches
2.4 inches
1.2 inches
4.8 inches
Question 142
In Hendricks on Township, houses are assessed at 80% of the purchase price. If Mr. Thomas buys a house in Hendricks on for $120,000 and rea estate taxes are $4.75 per $100 of assessed valuation, how much property tax must he pay per year?
$3,648
$5,472
$4,560
$4,845
Question 143
The fuel tank of a gasoline generator holds enough fuel to operate the generator for one hour and 15 minutes. About how many times must the fuel tank be filled to run the generator from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.?
9.4
10.2
10.8
11.5
Question 144
When Highway 2011 was converted from toll-free to a toll road, the traffic density per day declined from 11,200 vehicles to 10,044. What was the percentage decline in traffic?
10.3%
0.5%
10.1%
8.9%
Question 145
June drove for two hours at an average speed of 70 miles per hour, then drove another 90 minutes at an average speed of 65 miles per hour. If her vehicle gets 25 miles per gallon on the highway in this speed range, about how many gallons of gas did she use for the trip?