ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)Easy
A military cook needs to prepare enough rations for 24 soldiers for 7 days. Each soldier requires 3 meals per day. How many total meals must the cook prepare?
- A336 meals
- B72 meals
- C504 meals
- D168 meals
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. 504 meals
To find the total number of meals, multiply the number of soldiers by the number of days, and then by the number of meals per day. This gives the total quantity needed.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This calculation is incorrect and does not reflect the problem's requirements.
- B. This only multiplies soldiers by meals per day, ignoring the number of days.
- D. This only multiplies soldiers by days, ignoring meals per day.
Total Quantity Calculation
To find the total quantity required when given a rate per unit over time, multiply the number of units by the rate per unit and then by the duration.
- Involves multiplication across multiple variables.
- Ensures all contributing factors are accounted for.
- Common in resource planning and logistics.
Memory trick: Soldiers need Meals Daily, so Multiply ALL!