Arithmetic Reasoning

In working as an ASVAB tutor, I place a strong emphasis on the Arithmetic Reasoning section of the ASVAB. One of the 15 subtopics I cover is distance and rate.

Today I present a question on rate.

If a copy machine can copy 15 pages in a minute, how many pages can it copy in 3 ½ hours.

  1. 5 pages
  2. 900 pages
  3. 2700 pages
  4. 3150 pages

There are a few steps in solving this problem.  To begin to solve it, make sure you know how many minutes are in an hour.

Do you know how to solve this problem?  I will present the explanation and answer tomorrow.