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ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Overview
You will find that there are 2 different versions of the exam you may take. There is a computer and a paper and pencil version.
You can expect the following on the computer version of the exam:
- 15 questions
- 55-minute time limit
You can expect the following on the paper and pencil version of the exam:
- 30 questions
- 36-minute time limit
ASVAB arithmetic reasoning will test you on the following topics:
- Basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
- Calculating percentages
- Ratios and proportions
- Simple and compounded interest
- Fractions, decimals, and real and imaginary numbers
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many total questions are on the ASVAB arithmetic reasoning exam?
There are 15 questions on the computer-adaptive version and 30 questions on the pencil-and-paper version of the ASVAB arithmetic reasoning exam.
Is there a time limit on the ASVAB arithmetic reasoning section?
If you take the computer-adaptive version of the arithmetic reasoning ASVAB, you will have 55 minutes to complete it, while the pencil-and-paper version is 36 minutes.
What topics are tested on the ASVAB arithmetic reasoning section?
Some of the topics you will be tested on include:
- Basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
- Calculating percentages
- Ratios and proportions
- Simple and compounded interest
- Fractions, decimals, and real and imaginary numbers
