TheoryASVAB Study Guide
Study for the ASVAB with exam topics, practice questions, a free PDF, video walkthrough and timed mock exam links.
How to study for ASVAB
- Read the topic list so you know what the exam is likely to cover.
- Answer the free practice questions and read every explanation.
- Download the PDF for offline review.
- Use timed mock exams when your untimed practice feels comfortable.
Topics to review
- The core topics and terminology you'll be tested on
- Rules, standards and best-practice procedures
- Real-world scenarios and how to respond
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
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Q1A carpenter earns $24.50 per hour and works 38 hours in one week. What are his total earnings for that week?
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✓ Correct answer: $931.00
Multiply hourly rate by hours worked: $24.50 × 38 = $931.00.
Q2A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar to make 24 cookies. How much sugar is needed to make 48 cookies?
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✓ Correct answer: 1 1/2 cups
Doubling the batch doubles all ingredients: 3/4 × 2 = 1 1/2 cups.
Q3A fuel tank holds 60 gallons and is currently 2/5 full. How many gallons are in the tank?
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✓ Correct answer: 24 gallons
Multiply the full capacity by the fraction filled: 60 × 2/5 = 24 gallons.
Q4A store marks up a jacket that cost $80 wholesale by 35%. What is the selling price?
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✓ Correct answer: $108.00
Markup = 35% of $80 = $28; selling price = $80 + $28 = $108.00.
Q5A train covers 270 miles in 4.5 hours. At the same speed, how long will it take to cover 420 miles?
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✓ Correct answer: 7 hours
Speed = 270 ÷ 4.5 = 60 mph; time for 420 miles = 420 ÷ 60 = 7 hours.
Q6Two workers can paint a fence together in 6 hours. One worker alone takes 10 hours. How long would the second worker take alone?
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✓ Correct answer: 15 hours
Combined rate = 1/6; first worker's rate = 1/10; second worker's rate = 1/6 − 1/10 = 1/15, so the second worker takes 15 hours alone.
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