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?

  1. A12 rounds
  2. B18 rounds
  3. C16 rounds
  4. D14 rounds
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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.

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