ASVAB Test

ASVAB Test practice questions, page 49 of 76, with answer review and explanations.

Question 241

Your new remodel is almost done. The contractor needs to put the final framing on and needs 8 sections, measuring 4 feet, 2 inches each. The framing is available from the supplier by 10-foot lengths only. What is the total length of the lumber that needs to be purchased?

  1. 34 feet
  2. 40 feet
  3. 48 feet
  4. 30 feet

Question 242

You just bought 4 take-out Mexican dinners. They were priced $14.96, $14.96, $15.75, and $17.85. You had a coupon to `buy one, get a second one for half-price on all items that are the same price.` (Only 1 coupon per purchase allowed). What is the total amount you paid?

  1. $55.25
  2. $58.04
  3. $56.04
  4. $63.52

Question 243

Bob just got hired for on-the-road sales and will travel about 1,500 miles a week during a 40-hour work week. If the time spent traveling is 2/3 of his week, how many hours a week will he be on the road?

  1. Bob spends about 20 hours of his 40-hour work week on the road.
  2. Bob spends about 27 hours of his 40-hour work week on the road.
  3. Bob spends about 22 hours of his 40-hour workweek on the road.
  4. Bob spends about 13 hours of his 40-hour work week on the road.

Question 244

If you invest $10,000 at an annual rate of 7%, how much interest will you earn after one year?

  1. $7
  2. $700
  3. $10,700
  4. $70

Question 245

How many pounds does four tons of gravel weigh?

  1. 4000
  2. 16000
  3. 8000
  4. 12000