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.
On a map, 1 inch represents 12 miles. Two towns are 3.5 inches apart. What is the actual distance?
- 30 miles
- 36 miles
- 42 miles
- 48 miles
Reveal answer and explanation
42 miles
Multiply the map distance by the scale: 3.5 × 12 = 42 miles.