Arithmetic reasoning · Difficulty 1
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 9 miles. Two points are 5 inches apart. What distance does the map represent?
- 42 miles
- 50 miles
- 45 miles
- 47 miles
Reveal answer and explanation
45 miles
Multiply map distance by the scale: 5 × 9 = 45 miles.