ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)Medium
A military base needs to purchase new tires for its fleet of 35 vehicles. Each vehicle requires 6 tires, and tires are sold in packages of 4. How many packages of tires must the base order?
- A214 packages
- B210 packages
- C53 packages
- D52 packages
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. 53 packages
First, calculate the total number of tires needed. Then, divide by the number of tires per package. Since you can't order partial packages, round up to the next whole number.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is an incorrect calculation or rounding.
- B. This is the total number of tires needed, not packages.
- D. This might result from incorrect rounding (rounding down) or calculation error.
Rounding Up for Quantity
When calculating the number of items or packages needed, if the result is a decimal, always round up to the next whole number to ensure sufficient quantity.
- Prevents shortages of essential items.
- Applies to situations where fractional units are not possible.
- Common in logistics and procurement.
Memory trick: Total needed, divide by package, then round UP, don't dither!