Arithmetic Reasoning ASVAB Test Latest Update With Complete Solutions

What is 12/60 converted to a percentage?
a. 0.20
b. 20%
c. 25%
d. 12%
e. 1.2% - ✔✔The fraction 12/60 can be reduced to 1/5 , in lowest terms. First, it must be
converted to a decimal. Dividing 1 by 5 results in 0.2. Then, to convert to a percentage, move the
decimal point two units to the right and add the percentage symbol. The result is 20%.
Which of the following is the correct decimal form of the fraction 14/33 rounded to the nearest
hundredth place?
a. 0.420
b. 0.14
c. 0.424
d. 0.140
e. 0.42 - ✔✔E: If a calculator is used, divide 33 into 14 and keep two decimal places. If a
calculator is not used, multiply both the numerator and denominator times 3. This results in the
fraction 42/99, and hence an approximate decimal of 0.42.
Which of the following represents the correct sum of 14/15 and 2/5? - ✔✔B: Common
denominators must be used. The LCD is 15, and 2/5 = 6/15 Therefore, 14/15 + 6/15 = 20/15 ,
and in lowest terms, the answer is A common factor of 5 was divided out of both the numerator
and denominator.
What is the product of and 5/14 and 7/20? - ✔✔A: A product is found by multiplication.
Multiplying two fractions together is easier when common factors are cancelled first to avoid
working with larger numbers.
5/14 x 7/20 = 5/2x7 x 7/5x4
1/2 x 1/4 = 1/8