ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)Medium
A soldier completes 3/4 of a 12-mile ruck march. If he can maintain his current pace of 4 miles per hour for the remainder of the march, how much longer, in minutes, will it take him to finish?
- A45 minutes
- B30 minutes
- C75 minutes
- D60 minutes
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. 45 minutes
First, calculate the remaining distance of the march. Then, use the given pace to determine the time needed to cover that remaining distance. Finally, convert this time to minutes.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This option is incorrect; it might result from miscalculating remaining distance or time.
- C. This option is incorrect; it might result from an arithmetic error in time calculation or conversion.
- D. This option is incorrect; it might result from incorrect calculation of remaining distance (e.g., 4 miles remaining).
Remaining Distance Time
Remaining distance time involves calculating the time required to complete the unfinished portion of a journey, given the remaining distance and a constant speed.
- First, find the remaining distance.
- Use the formula Time = Distance / Speed.
- Convert time units as necessary (e.g., hours to minutes).
Memory trick: How long until you reach the finish line from where you are, at your current speed?