ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)Medium
A convoy of 6 trucks carries a total of 4.5 tons of supplies. If each truck carries an equal amount, how many pounds of supplies does each truck carry?
- A1,500 pounds
- B9,000 pounds
- C750 pounds
- D2,250 pounds
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. 1,500 pounds
First, convert the total weight from tons to pounds. Then, divide the total pounds by the number of trucks to find the weight per truck.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This option is incorrect; it represents the total pounds of supplies, not the amount per truck.
- C. This option is incorrect; it might result from dividing 4.5 tons by 6 trucks without converting to pounds, or a conversion error.
- D. This option is incorrect; it might result from incorrect division or an error in the tons-to-pounds conversion.
Unit Conversion & Division
Unit conversion and division involves changing a quantity from one unit to another, then distributing it equally among a given number of entities.
- Requires knowledge of conversion factors (e.g., 1 ton = 2,000 pounds).
- Order of operations matters: convert then divide, or vice versa if applicable.
- Ensures consistent units for accurate calculation.
Memory trick: Imagine dividing a giant candy bar after breaking it into smaller pieces.