ASVAB Test practice questions, page 43 of 76, with answer review and explanations.
Question 211
At boarding school, students spend 1/4 of their time eating and sleeping, 3/5 of their time in class, and 1/12 studying. The rest of the time is considered free time, which the student can spend doing activities of their own choosing. What fraction is considered free time?
1/15
1/20
1/10
1/12
Question 212
You just priced what it would cost to buy vinyl floor tiles at the local tile store. They quoted you $3.29 per tile. When you went home, you found the same tile for sale at an online outlet for $2.89 per tile. As a percentage, how much more expensive is the tile store's quote?
The tile store's price costs about 14% more than the online outlet store.
The tile store's price costs about 11% more than the online outlet store.
The tile store's price costs about 16% more than the online outlet store.
The tile store's price costs about 10% more than the online outlet store.
Question 213
Susan went to the Spa and got a manicure for $25.00, a pedicure for $28.75 and a massage for $60.00. She tipped a total of $8.50. What is the total Susan spent at the Spa?
$113.75
$120.25
$122.25
$97.25
Question 214
Steve is mailing a small package. Postage rates are: $0.46 for the first ounce and $0.20 for each additional ounce. The UPS store is offering a special for $3.45 on a small box if your items fit, the weight not being a factor. Which of the following weights would make it cheaper for Steve to ship his package by the post office rather than by UPS?
18 ounces or higher
16 ounces
15 ounces
17 ounces
Question 215
Mike's motorcycle stalled at the beach and he called the towing company. They charged him $4.75 per mile for the first 25 miles and then $5.25 per mile for each mile over 25. Mike was 29 miles from the motorcycle repair shop. How much was Mike's towing bill?