STUDY GUIDE

Here's Part 1 of your full 100-question practice set for the 2025 ASVAB and GED,
with a mix of:

• Arithmetic Reasoning

• Mathematics Knowledge

• General Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science)

This first batch includes Questions 1–25, each with answers and brief
explanations.

1. A jacket originally costs $120. It's on sale for 35% off. What’s the sale price?

o Answer: $78

o Explanation: 35% of 120 = 42; 120 - 42 = 78

2. If a car uses 3 gallons of gas to travel 90 miles, how far can it travel on 5 gallons?

o Answer: 150 miles

o Explanation: 90 ÷ 3 = 30 mpg; 30 × 5 = 150

3. A worker earns $15/hour for the first 8 hours and time-and-a-half after that. If
they work 10 hours, how much do they earn?

o Answer: $165

o Explanation: 8 × $15 = $120; 2 × $22.50 = $45; Total = $165

4. A box contains 48 cans. How many boxes are needed to store 576 cans?

o Answer: 12

o Explanation: 576 ÷ 48 = 12

5. You have 3/5 of a pie and eat 1/3 of what you have. What fraction of the whole
pie did you eat?

o Answer: 1/5

o Explanation: (1/3) × (3/5) = 3/15 = 1/5

6. If 4 pencils cost $1.20, what’s the cost of 10 pencils?

o Answer: $3.00

o Explanation: $1.20 ÷ 4 = $0.30 per pencil; 10 × $0.30 = $3.00

7. John ran 2.4 miles in 18 minutes. What was his speed in miles per hour?

o Answer: 8 mph

o Explanation: 18 min = 0.3 hr; 2.4 ÷ 0.3 = 8

8. A store sells 5 apples for $2. How many apples can you buy with $10?

o Answer: 25

o Explanation: 5 apples = $2 → $10 = 25 apples

9. A container holds 3.5 liters of water. How many milliliters is this?

o Answer: 3,500 mL

o Explanation: 1 liter = 1,000 mL; 3.5 × 1000 = 3,500

10. A student scores 72, 85, and 91 on three tests. What is their average score?

o Answer: 82.7

o Explanation: (72 + 85 + 91) ÷ 3 = 248 ÷ 3 = 82.7

Mathematics Knowledge (11–20)

11. Simplify: 6x+4−3x+96x + 4 - 3x + 96x+4−3x+9

o Answer: 3x+133x + 133x+13

o Explanation: Combine like terms: 6x−3x=3x;4+9=136x - 3x = 3x; 4 + 9 =

136x−3x=3x;4+9=13

12. What is the value of xxx in 5x=405x = 405x=40?

o Answer: 8

o Explanation: 40÷5=840 ÷ 5 = 840÷5=8

13. Find the perimeter of a rectangle with length 8 cm and width 5 cm.

o Answer: 26 cm

o Explanation: 2(8+5)=2(13)=262(8 + 5) = 2(13) = 262(8+5)=2(13)=26

14. Solve: 2(x+3)=142(x + 3) = 142(x+3)=14

o Answer: x=4x = 4x=4

o Explanation: Divide both sides by 2: x+3=7x + 3 = 7x+3=7; x=4x = 4x=4

15. Convert 25% to a fraction.

o Answer: 14\frac{1}{4}41

o Explanation: 25/100 = 1/4

16. What is the area of a circle with a radius of 3 inches? (Use π=3.14\pi =
3.14π=3.14)

o Answer: 28.26 in²

o Explanation: πr2=3.14×32=3.14×9=28.26\pi r^2 = 3.14 × 3^2 = 3.14 × 9 =

28.26πr2=3.14×32=3.14×9=28.26

17. Find the slope of the line passing through (2, 4) and (6, 10).

o Answer: 1.5

o Explanation: (10−4)/(6−2)=6/4=1.5(10 - 4)/(6 - 2) = 6/4 =

1.5(10−4)/(6−2)=6/4=1.5

18. Solve: x2=49x^2 = 49x2=49

o Answer: x=±7x = \pm 7x=±7

o Explanation: Square root of 49 is 7

19. What is 333^333?

o Answer: 27

o Explanation: 3×3×3=273 × 3 × 3 = 273×3×3=27

20. Factor: x2−16x^2 - 16x2−16

o Answer: (x−4)(x+4)(x - 4)(x + 4)(x−4)(x+4)

o Explanation: Difference of squares

General Science (21–25)

21. What organ in the human body filters blood?

o Answer: Kidneys

o Explanation: The kidneys remove waste and excess fluids from the blood.

22. What is the chemical symbol for sodium?

o Answer: Na

o Explanation: From the Latin “Natrium”

23. Which gas makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere?

o Answer: Nitrogen

o Explanation: Around 78% of the atmosphere is nitrogen

24. Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?

o Answer: Mitochondria

o Explanation: Produces ATP, the energy currency of the cell

25. What type of energy is stored in food?

o Answer: Chemical energy

o Explanation: Food contains chemical bonds that release energy when

broken down

Perfect! Here’s Part 2 of your 100-question ASVAB/GED prep set, covering questions 26–
50 with explanations. This batch continues the mix of:

• Arithmetic Reasoning (26–35)

• Mathematics Knowledge (36–45)

• General Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physical Sciences (46–50)

Arithmetic Reasoning (26–35)

26. A plane flies 600 miles in 2.5 hours. What’s the average speed in mph?

• Answer: 240 mph

• Explanation: 600÷2.5=240600 \div 2.5 = 240

27. A recipe requires 2/3 cup of milk. How many cups are needed for 3 batches?
• Answer: 2 cups

• Explanation: 23×3=2\frac{2}{3} \times 3 = 2

28. If 5 workers can build a wall in 12 hours, how long will 10 workers take (same
rate)?

• Answer: 6 hours

• Explanation: Double the workers, half the time: 12÷2=612 \div 2 = 6

29. A store has a 20% off sale. How much would a $45 item cost after discount?

• Answer: $36

• Explanation: 20% of 45 = 9; 45−9=3645 - 9 = 36

30. You deposit $200 into a savings account with 5% simple interest per year. How
much interest after 3 years?

• Answer: $30

• Explanation: 200×0.05×3=30200 \times 0.05 \times 3 = 30

31. A train travels 180 miles in 3 hours. If it keeps the same speed, how far will it go
in 5 hours?

• Answer: 300 miles

• Explanation: 60 mph×5=30060 \text{ mph} \times 5 = 300

32. A bag contains 12 red balls, 8 green balls, and 4 blue balls. What is the
probability of picking a green ball?

• Answer: 824=13\frac{8}{24} = \frac{1}{3}

• Explanation: Total = 24; green = 8

33. If a car battery provides 12 volts and the circuit draws 4 amps, how much power
is used?

• Answer: 48 watts

• Explanation: Power = Voltage × Current = 12×4=4812 × 4 = 48

34. A map scale shows 1 inch = 50 miles. How far is 2.5 inches on the map in real
life?

• Answer: 125 miles

• Explanation: 2.5×50=1252.5 \times 50 = 125

35. How many seconds are there in 2.5 hours?

• Answer: 9,000 seconds

• Explanation: 2.5×60×60=9,0002.5 \times 60 \times 60 = 9,000

Mathematics Knowledge (36–45)

36. Solve: 3(x−2)=153(x - 2) = 15

• Answer: x=7x = 7

• Explanation: 3x−6=15⇒3x=21⇒x=73x - 6 = 15 \Rightarrow 3x = 21 \Rightarrow x = 7

37. Simplify: 4x2+3x−2x2+5x4x^2 + 3x - 2x^2 + 5x

• Answer: 2x2+8x2x^2 + 8x

• Explanation: Combine like terms

38. What is the cube root of 64?

• Answer: 4

• Explanation: 43=644^3 = 64

39. Convert 0.6 into a fraction.

• Answer: 35\frac{3}{5}

• Explanation: 0.6 = 6/10 = 3/5

40. Factor: x2+7x+12x^2 + 7x + 12

• Answer: (x+3)(x+4)(x + 3)(x + 4)

• Explanation: 3 × 4 = 12, 3 + 4 = 7

41. A triangle has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5. Is it a right triangle?

• Answer: Yes

• Explanation: 32+42=9+16=25=523^2 + 4^2 = 9 + 16 = 25 = 5^2

42. Evaluate: (2x)2(2x)^2 when x=3x = 3

• Answer: 36
• Explanation: (2⋅3)2=62=36(2 \cdot 3)^2 = 6^2 = 36

43. Simplify: 34÷12\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2}

• Answer: 32\frac{3}{2}

• Explanation: Multiply by reciprocal: 34×21=64=32\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{1} =

\frac{6}{4} = \frac{3}{2}

44. What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?

• Answer: 12

• Explanation: Multiples of 4 = 4, 8, 12...; 6 = 6, 12...

45. If y=2x+1y = 2x + 1, what is y when x = -2?

• Answer: -3

• Explanation: 2(−2)+1=−4+1=−32(-2) + 1 = -4 + 1 = -3

General Science (46–50)

46. What’s the main function of red blood cells?

• Answer: To carry oxygen

• Explanation: Red blood cells contain hemoglobin to transport oxygen

47. What is the pH of pure water?

• Answer: 7

• Explanation: Neutral on the pH scale

48. What is Newton’s First Law of Motion?

• Answer: An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force

• Explanation: Also known as the law of inertia

49. What subatomic particle has a negative charge?

• Answer: Electron

• Explanation: Electrons orbit the nucleus and have a negative charge

50. Which part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Answer: Leaves

• Explanation: Leaves contain chloroplasts that capture sunlight

Awesome, here’s Part 3 of your 100-question set — Questions 51–75, continuing the mix
of:

• Arithmetic Reasoning (51–60)

• Mathematics Knowledge (61–70)

• General Science (71–75)

Arithmetic Reasoning (51–60)

51. You earn $12.50 per hour and work 36 hours in a week. What’s your weekly pay?

• Answer: $450

• Explanation: 12.50×36=45012.50 \times 36 = 450

52. A 15% tip on a $48 meal is how much?

• Answer: $7.20

• Explanation: 0.15×48=7.200.15 \times 48 = 7.20

53. If a rectangle has a length of 10 and a width of 4, what is its area?

• Answer: 40

• Explanation: 10×4=4010 \times 4 = 40

54. A cyclist rides 90 miles in 6 hours. What is their average speed?

• Answer: 15 mph

• Explanation: 90÷6=1590 \div 6 = 15

55. If you save $25 each week, how much will you have saved after 8 weeks?

• Answer: $200

• Explanation: 25×8=20025 \times 8 = 200

56. What is 20% of 250?

• Answer: 50
• Explanation: 0.20×250=500.20 \times 250 = 50

57. A bag contains 5 red, 3 green, and 2 yellow marbles. What’s the probability of
picking a green?

• Answer: 310\frac{3}{10}

• Explanation: Total = 10; green = 3

58. A shirt marked $60 is discounted 25%. What is the final price?

• Answer: $45

• Explanation: 0.25×60=15;60−15=450.25 \times 60 = 15; 60 - 15 = 45

59. A store buys items at $6 each and sells them at $9. What is the percent profit?

• Answer: 50%

• Explanation: Profit = 3; 3÷6=0.5=503 \div 6 = 0.5 = 50%

60. If a car travels 300 miles on 10 gallons of gas, what is its fuel efficiency in mpg?

• Answer: 30 mpg

• Explanation: 300÷10=30300 \div 10 = 30

Mathematics Knowledge (61–70)

61. Evaluate: ∣−12+5∣| -12 + 5 |

• Answer: 7

• Explanation: −12+5=−7;∣−7∣=7-12 + 5 = -7; | -7 | = 7

62. Simplify: 2(x+3)+4(x−1)2(x + 3) + 4(x - 1)

• Answer: 6x+26x + 2

• Explanation: 2x+6+4x−4=6x+22x + 6 + 4x - 4 = 6x + 2

63. Convert 78\frac{7}{8} to a decimal.

• Answer: 0.875

• Explanation: Divide 7 by 8

64. Solve: x2−9=0x^2 - 9 = 0

• Answer: x=±3x = \pm 3

• Explanation: x2=9⇒x=±3x^2 = 9 \Rightarrow x = \pm 3

65. What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 24 and 36?

• Answer: 12

• Explanation: Factors of 24 = 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24; 36 = …; common = 12

66. Simplify: 2x24x\frac{2x^2}{4x}

• Answer: x2\frac{x}{2}

• Explanation: Cancel common terms

67. Solve for x: x4=7\frac{x}{4} = 7

• Answer: 28

• Explanation: Multiply both sides by 4

68. What is the square root of 225?

• Answer: 15

• Explanation: 152=22515^2 = 225

69. If the diameter of a circle is 10 cm, what is the circumference? (Use π=3.14\pi =
3.14)

• Answer: 31.4 cm

• Explanation: πd=3.14×10=31.4\pi d = 3.14 \times 10 = 31.4

70. A line passes through points (0, 2) and (2, 6). What is the slope?

• Answer: 2

• Explanation: (6−2)/(2−0)=4/2=2(6 - 2) / (2 - 0) = 4/2 = 2

General Science (71–75)

71. Which part of the cell controls its activities?

• Answer: Nucleus

• Explanation: Contains genetic material, acts as control center

72. What’s the chemical formula for table salt?

• Answer: NaCl

• Explanation: Sodium (Na) + Chlorine (Cl)

73. What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

• Answer: The Sun

• Explanation: Powers photosynthesis, weather, and climate

74. What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?

• Answer: 32°F

• Explanation: Standard freezing point of water

75. What is the term for a change of state from gas to liquid?

• Answer: Condensation

• Explanation: Occurs when vapor cools and turns to liquid

You're crushing it! Here's the final batch — Part 4: Questions 76–100 — to complete your
full 100-question ASVAB/GED study set. As before, it includes:

• Arithmetic Reasoning (76–85)

• Mathematics Knowledge (86–95)

• General Science (96–100)

Arithmetic Reasoning (76–85)

76. If 8 workers build 2 houses in 4 days, how many houses can 12 workers build in
the same time?

• Answer: 3 houses

• Explanation: More workers = more output. (12/8)×2=3(12/8) \times 2 = 3

77. A store has 300 items in stock. If 40% are sold, how many remain?

• Answer: 180

• Explanation: 40% of 300 = 120; 300−120=180300 - 120 = 180

78. You buy 3 shirts for $18 each and one pair of shoes for $48. What’s the total
cost?

• Answer: $102

• Explanation: 3×18=54;54+48=1023 \times 18 = 54; 54 + 48 = 102

79. How many quarters are in $15?

• Answer: 60

• Explanation: $15 ÷ $0.25 = 60

80. A person earns $2,400 monthly. What is their yearly income?

• Answer: $28,800

• Explanation: 2,400×12=28,8002,400 \times 12 = 28,800

81. A recipe calls for 2 ½ cups of flour. You only have 1 ⅓ cups. How much more do
you need?

• Answer: 1 1/6 cups

• Explanation: 212−113=52−43=15−86=76=1162 \frac{1}{2} - 1 \frac{1}{3} = \frac{5}{2}

- \frac{4}{3} = \frac{15 - 8}{6} = \frac{7}{6} = 1 \frac{1}{6}

82. If you spend $75 on gas each week, how much do you spend in 6 months?
(Assume 4 weeks/month)

• Answer: $1,800

• Explanation: 75×24=1,80075 \times 24 = 1,800

83. A phone plan costs $45 per month plus $0.10 per text. If you send 150 texts,
what’s the monthly bill?

• Answer: $60

• Explanation: 150×0.10=15;45+15=60150 \times 0.10 = 15; 45 + 15 = 60

84. A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. If you eat 3, what fraction is left?

• Answer: 5/8

• Explanation: 8−3=58 - 3 = 5 slices remain → 58\frac{5}{8}

85. If a train leaves at 2:15 PM and travels for 3 hours and 45 minutes, what time
does it arrive?
• Answer: 6:00 PM

• Explanation: Add 3 hours (5:15) + 45 min = 6:00

Mathematics Knowledge (86–95)

86. Simplify: (x+2)(x+5)(x + 2)(x + 5)

• Answer: x2+7x+10x^2 + 7x + 10

• Explanation: FOIL method

87. Solve: 2x3=8\frac{2x}{3} = 8

• Answer: x = 12

• Explanation: Multiply both sides by 3: 2x=242x = 24; divide by 2

88. Convert 0.125 into a fraction.

• Answer: 18\frac{1}{8}

• Explanation: 0.125 = 125/1000 = 1/8

89. Evaluate: (−3)2+4×2(-3)^2 + 4 \times 2

• Answer: 17

• Explanation: 9+8=179 + 8 = 17

90. Which number is a prime number: 21, 33, 41, 55?

• Answer: 41

• Explanation: Only 41 has no divisors other than 1 and itself

91. What is 15% of 60?

• Answer: 9

• Explanation: 0.15×60=90.15 \times 60 = 9

92. Solve for x: 9x−7=2x+149x - 7 = 2x + 14

• Answer: x = 3

• Explanation: 7x=21⇒x=37x = 21 \Rightarrow x = 3

93. The mean of 4 numbers is 10. What is their total?

• Answer: 40

• Explanation: 10×4=4010 \times 4 = 40

94. If a triangle has angles of 40° and 65°, what is the third angle?

• Answer: 75°

• Explanation: Angles sum to 180°, so 180−105=75180 - 105 = 75

95. Find the area of a rectangle with length 9 and width 7.

• Answer: 63

• Explanation: 9×7=639 \times 7 = 63

General Science (96–100)

96. What is the function of white blood cells?

• Answer: To fight infection

• Explanation: White blood cells are part of the immune system

97. What is the chemical symbol for iron?

• Answer: Fe

• Explanation: From the Latin ferrum

98. Which phase of matter has no definite shape or volume?

• Answer: Gas

• Explanation: Gas expands to fill its container

99. Which organ absorbs most nutrients from food?

• Answer: Small intestine

• Explanation: Main site of digestion and nutrient absorption

100. Which simple machine is used to raise a flag on a flagpole?

• Answer: Pulley

• Explanation: A pulley reduces effort by changing the direction of force

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