ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)Medium
A supply technician is tasked with distributing 320 boxes of MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) among 8 platoons. If each platoon receives an equal share, and each platoon then divides its share equally among its 20 soldiers, how many MRE boxes does each soldier receive?
- A4 boxes
- B16 boxes
- C2 boxes
- D8 boxes
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. 2 boxes
First, find out how many boxes each platoon receives by dividing the total boxes by the number of platoons. Then, divide that amount by the number of soldiers per platoon to find the individual soldier's share.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This might be the result of a miscalculation or dividing by only one factor.
- B. This is an incorrect calculation.
- D. This is the number of platoons, not the number of boxes per soldier.
Multi-Level Distribution
To distribute items across multiple hierarchical levels, perform sequential division, dividing the total by the number of units at each level.
- Involves multiple division steps.
- Ensures fair and accurate distribution.
- Applicable in organizational and logistical scenarios.
Memory trick: Divide then Divide again, until each gets their gain!