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A recruiter drives 240 miles in 4 hours. At the same average speed, how long will it take to drive 420 miles?

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Key Facts: AFQT Exam

1–99

Percentile Score Range

DoD ASVAB Program

31

Army/Marines Minimum

Branch policy

36

Air Force Minimum

Branch policy

40

Coast Guard Minimum

Branch policy

1997

Norming Sample Year

Profile of American Youth

4

AFQT Subtests

AR, WK, PC, MK

The AFQT is a percentile score (1–99) computed from four ASVAB subtests: Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge. The formula is 2×VE + AR + MK, where VE is a Verbal Expression composite of WK and PC. Scores are normed against the 1997 Profile of American Youth (18–23-year-olds). Branch minimums are Army/Marines 31, Air Force/Space Force 36, Coast Guard 40, Navy 31–35. The AFQT itself is free — it is delivered as part of the ASVAB at MEPS or MET sites.

Sample AFQT Practice Questions

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1A recruiter drives 240 miles in 4 hours. At the same average speed, how long will it take to drive 420 miles?
A.6 hours
B.7 hours
C.7.5 hours
D.8 hours
Explanation: Average speed = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph. Time = distance ÷ rate = 420 ÷ 60 = 7 hours.
2A jacket originally priced at $80 is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
A.$55
B.$60
C.$65
D.$70
Explanation: Discount = 25% of $80 = $20. Sale price = $80 − $20 = $60. Equivalent: pay 75% of $80 = 0.75 × 80 = $60.
3If 6 soldiers can dig a trench in 8 hours, how long would 4 soldiers (working at the same rate) take?
A.10 hours
B.12 hours
C.14 hours
D.16 hours
Explanation: Total work = 6 × 8 = 48 soldier-hours. With 4 soldiers, time = 48 ÷ 4 = 12 hours. Fewer workers means proportionally more time.
4A platoon has 24 soldiers. The ratio of riflemen to medics is 5:1. How many riflemen are there?
A.18
B.19
C.20
D.22
Explanation: Ratio parts = 5 + 1 = 6. Each part = 24 ÷ 6 = 4. Riflemen = 5 × 4 = 20; medics = 1 × 4 = 4. Check: 20 + 4 = 24.
5A car travels at 50 mph for 2 hours, then at 70 mph for 3 hours. What is the total distance traveled?
A.280 miles
B.300 miles
C.310 miles
D.320 miles
Explanation: First leg: 50 × 2 = 100 miles. Second leg: 70 × 3 = 210 miles. Total = 100 + 210 = 310 miles.
6A solution is 30% salt by volume. How much salt is in 250 mL of solution?
A.50 mL
B.60 mL
C.75 mL
D.90 mL
Explanation: 30% of 250 = 0.30 × 250 = 75 mL of salt.
7Pipe A fills a tank in 4 hours; pipe B fills the same tank in 6 hours. Together, how long does filling take?
A.2 hours
B.2.4 hours
C.3 hours
D.5 hours
Explanation: Combined rate = 1/4 + 1/6 = 3/12 + 2/12 = 5/12 tank/hour. Time = 1 ÷ (5/12) = 12/5 = 2.4 hours.
8A test has 80 questions. A candidate answered 68 correctly. What percent did they get correct?
A.80%
B.82%
C.85%
D.88%
Explanation: Percent = 68 ÷ 80 = 0.85 = 85%.
9If 3 pencils cost $1.20, how much do 11 pencils cost at the same rate?
A.$3.96
B.$4.20
C.$4.40
D.$4.60
Explanation: Unit price = $1.20 ÷ 3 = $0.40. 11 pencils = 11 × $0.40 = $4.40.
10A rectangle's length is 3 times its width. The perimeter is 64 inches. What is the width?
A.6 in
B.8 in
C.10 in
D.12 in
Explanation: Let width = w, length = 3w. Perimeter = 2(w + 3w) = 8w = 64, so w = 8 inches. Length = 24 inches.

About the AFQT Exam

The Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) is a percentile score (1–99) derived from four ASVAB subtests — Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), and Mathematics Knowledge (MK). It determines basic enlistment eligibility into the U.S. military.

Questions

AFQT score derived from 4 ASVAB subtests scored questions

Time Limit

Approx. 100 minutes (CAT-ASVAB)

Passing Score

Branch-dependent (Army/Marines 31; Air Force 36; Coast Guard 40)

Exam Fee

Free (U.S. Department of Defense (ASVAB Program))

AFQT Exam Content Outline

25%

Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)

Word problems involving ratios, percents, time/distance/rate, work, mixture, and basic algebra applications

25%

Word Knowledge (WK)

Synonyms and vocabulary in context — military and everyday English

25%

Paragraph Comprehension (PC)

Short passages — main idea, detail, vocabulary in context, and inference

25%

Mathematics Knowledge (MK)

Algebra (linear/quadratic), geometry (area/volume/Pythagorean), basic trig, exponents/radicals, factoring, slope-intercept

How to Pass the AFQT Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Branch-dependent (Army/Marines 31; Air Force 36; Coast Guard 40)
  • Exam length: AFQT score derived from 4 ASVAB subtests questions
  • Time limit: Approx. 100 minutes (CAT-ASVAB)
  • Exam fee: Free

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AFQT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the AFQT formula: 2×VE + AR + MK — verbal counts double, so weak readers should study WK and PC aggressively
2Memorize key math formulas: area, volume, Pythagorean theorem (a²+b²=c²), slope (y=mx+b), and the quadratic formula
3Practice arithmetic word problems untimed first, then under time pressure — pacing kills more candidates than the math itself
4Build vocabulary from Latin and Greek roots (bene-, mal-, -volent, -voc) — one root unlocks dozens of WK words
5On Paragraph Comprehension, read the question first, then scan the passage for the answer to avoid re-reading

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AFQT and how is it different from the ASVAB?

The AFQT is a percentile score (1–99) derived from only four of the nine ASVAB subtests: Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge. The full ASVAB measures all nine subtests and is used to qualify candidates for specific military jobs (MOS/AFSC), while the AFQT determines basic eligibility to enlist.

What AFQT score do I need to enlist?

Branch minimums vary: Army and Marine Corps require approximately 31, Air Force and Space Force require 36, the Coast Guard requires 40, and the Navy requires 31–35. Higher scores expand the range of jobs you qualify for and may unlock enlistment bonuses.

How is the AFQT score calculated?

The AFQT formula is 2 × VE + AR + MK, where VE (Verbal Expression) is a composite of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension. The raw composite is converted to a percentile from 1 to 99 based on the 1997 Profile of American Youth norming sample of 18–23-year-olds.

What does an AFQT percentile actually mean?

An AFQT score of 65 means you scored as well as or better than 65% of the 1997 reference sample of 18–23-year-old Americans. The percentile is not a percent-correct score — it is a relative ranking against a fixed historical norming sample.

How long is the AFQT portion of the ASVAB?

On the computer-adaptive CAT-ASVAB, the four AFQT subtests take approximately 100 minutes combined. The paper-and-pencil version is longer — about 134 minutes for the AFQT subtests — because all examinees answer the same fixed set of questions.