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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

On a map, 1 inch represents 12 miles. Two towns are 3.5 inches apart. What is the actual distance?

  1. 30 miles
  2. 36 miles
  3. 42 miles
  4. 48 miles
Reveal answer and explanation

42 miles

Multiply the map distance by the scale: 3.5 × 12 = 42 miles.