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Arithmetic reasoning · Difficulty 2

Try this ASVAB-style question.

Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.

Question

Four workers pack 48 boxes in 3 hours at equal rates. How many boxes does each worker pack per hour?

  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 6
  4. 12
Reveal answer and explanation

4

Divide 48 boxes by 4 workers and then by 3 hours: 48 ÷ 4 ÷ 3 = 4.