ASVAB WORD PROBLEMS PRACTICE

Turn Word Problems Into Simple Math Steps

Practice 5 applied math questions and focus on identifying what the problem is asking before calculating.

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Try 5 ASVAB Word Problems

Solve each applied math problem.

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RateQuestion 1

A worker earns $18 per hour for 6 hours. How much does the worker earn?

DistanceQuestion 2

A vehicle travels 150 miles at 50 mph. How long does the trip take?

PercentQuestion 3

A $200 item is reduced by 10%. What is the new price?

RatioQuestion 4

A recipe uses 2 cups of rice for 4 servings. How many cups are needed for 8 servings?

Unit PriceQuestion 5

Three identical pens cost $9. What is the cost per pen?

Identify the unknown first

Write down what the question actually asks for before choosing numbers or operations.

Translate the relationship

Look for rate, percentage, ratio, total, difference, or unit-price relationships and then build the calculation.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Are word problems part of Arithmetic Reasoning?

Yes. Arithmetic Reasoning preparation focuses heavily on applied mathematical word problems.

How do I get better at ASVAB word problems?

Identify the unknown, translate the relationship, calculate carefully, and review repeated mistake patterns.

Is this practice free?

Yes. The sample questions on this page are free.