ASVAB Test Mathematics

The ASVAB mathematics test section is harder than the arithmetic section of the ASVAB exam. This section of the exam has 35 questions that must be completed in 11 minutes. This is probably the hardest section for most students.

The word problems are Algebra I, II level mathematics on the ASVAB exam. You will be asked to solve fractions related to algebraic equations and data. This type of questions requires that you remember algebraic rules and mathematical formulas in some cases. The ASVAB test also covers exponents so remember your exponent rules and review your square root rules.

Below are some helpful practice problems.

1. The figure below is composed of 6 equal squares. If the area of the figure is 216, find its perimeter?

A.65
B.68
C.72
D.76

2. A recreational softball team won 4 of their games and lost 12 of them. What was the ratio of games won to the total number of games played

A. 1/4
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 2/3

3. If 3 ounces equal approximately 84 grams, then 1 pound is approximately equal to x grams ?

A. 1,344
B. 1,000
C. 448
D. 543

4. The average of 2 numbers is 15. If one number is 6, what is the other number?

A. 6
B. 15
C. 24
D. 28

5. An intern is assigned a shift that starts at 3:30 A.M. and ends at 11:55 A.M. How long is the shift?

A. 8 hours and 25 minutes
B. 9 hours and 45 minutes
C. 10 hours and 15
D. 10 hours and 25 minutes

ASVAB Quantitative Answer Key

1. C
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A