ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)Easy
A military transport plane has a maximum cargo weight capacity of 25,000 pounds. It is currently loaded with 12,500 pounds of equipment, 6,000 pounds of supplies, and 3,500 pounds of personnel gear. How many more pounds of cargo can the plane take before reaching its maximum capacity?
- A5,000 pounds
- B2,000 pounds
- C3,000 pounds
- D4,000 pounds
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Correct answer: C. 3,000 pounds
First, calculate the total weight currently loaded onto the plane. Then, subtract this total from the maximum capacity to find the remaining capacity.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This option is incorrect; it might result from miscalculating the loaded weight or the remaining capacity.
- B. This option is incorrect; it results from an arithmetic error in subtraction.
- D. This option is incorrect; it results from an arithmetic error in addition or subtraction.
Remaining Capacity
Remaining capacity refers to the unused portion of a total capacity after some amount has been utilized or loaded.
- Calculated by subtracting used capacity from total capacity.
- Essential for resource management and safety limits.
- Applies to various contexts like weight, volume, or time.
Memory trick: Think of a half-full suitcase; how much more can you pack?