ASVAB Test

ASVAB Test practice questions, page 8 of 76, with answer review and explanations.

Question 36

The cost of a protein bar increased from $2.50 to $2.80. How much was the percent increase to the $2.80 rate?

  1. 16%
  2. 10%
  3. 15%
  4. 12%

Question 37

An aircraft flies over Boondock Air Force Base at 10:20 a.m. At 10:32 a.m., the plane passes over Sea Side Naval Air Station, 120 miles away. How fast is the aircraft traveling?

  1. 400 mph
  2. 500 mph
  3. 600 mph
  4. 700 mph

Question 38

Last year, Margot grew 50 bushels of corn in her backyard. This year, the yield has increased 8%. How many bushels of corn did Margot grow this year?

  1. 56
  2. 52
  3. 60
  4. 54

Question 39

Junior has saved money in his piggybank over the winter. He wants to buy a $30 computer game. If he has 14 one-dollar bills, 16 half dollars, 12 quarters, 8 dimes, 25 nickels, and 10 pennies, how much more does he need to borrow from Dad to buy the game?

  1. $27.15
  2. $2.85
  3. $2.95
  4. $1.85

Question 40

Debbie receives a weekly salary of $80, plus a 5% commission on any sales. During the week, she has $800 in total sales. What's the ratio of her commission to her salary?

  1. 2/1
  2. 1/2
  3. 3/1
  4. 1/3