ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)Medium
A squad leader needs to distribute 144 rounds of ammunition equally among 9 soldiers. How many rounds will each soldier receive?
- A12 rounds
- B18 rounds
- C16 rounds
- D14 rounds
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. 16 rounds
To distribute equally, divide the total number of rounds by the number of soldiers. 144 rounds / 9 soldiers = 16 rounds per soldier.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; 144 divided by 9 is not 12.
- B. This is incorrect; 144 divided by 9 is not 18.
- D. This is incorrect; 144 divided by 9 is not 14.
Equal Distribution
The process of dividing a total quantity into identical portions among a given number of recipients.
- Achieved through division.
- Ensures fairness and equal share for all parties.
Memory trick: Divide and conquer, each gets a piece to ponder.