ASVAB MARINE CORPS NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
1. A Marine recruit runs 2 miles in 16 minutes. What is his average speed
in miles per hour?
A. 6 mph
B. 7.5 mph
C. 8 mph
D. 9 mph
Answer: C. 8 mph
(2 miles ÷ 16 minutes = 0.125 miles/min → × 60 = 7.5 mph. Closest is
7.5, correction: Actually B is correct.)
2. A box of ammunition contains 480 rounds. If each magazine holds 30
rounds, how many full magazines can be loaded?
A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 18
Answer: C. 16
(480 ÷ 30 = 16 magazines)
3. A Marine eats 3,600 calories daily. If 50% comes from carbs, how
many calories from carbs?
A. 1,200
B. 1,600
C. 1,800
D. 2,000
Answer: C. 1,800
4. A Humvee uses 6 gallons per 90 miles. How many gallons for 450
miles?
A. 20
B. 25
, C. 30
D. 35
Answer: C. 30
(90 → 6 gallons, so 450 → 30 gallons)
5. A recruit saves $150 each paycheck. After 8 paychecks, how much has
he saved?
A. $900
B. $1,050
C. $1,200
D. $1,500
Answer: C. $1,200
Mathematics Knowledge (MK)
6. Solve: 2x + 7 = 15
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B. 4
7. Find the perimeter of a rectangle with length 12 ft and width 8 ft.
A. 20 ft
B. 40 ft
C. 48 ft
D. 60 ft
Answer: B. 40 ft
8. Simplify: (3x²)(2x³)
A. 5x⁵
B. 6x⁵
C. 6x⁶
D. 9x⁶
Answer: B. 6x⁵
9. If y = 4x and x = 6, what is y?
A. 12
B. 20
, C. 24
D. 30
Answer: C. 24
10. What is the square root of 196?
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 15
Answer: C. 14
Word Knowledge (WK)
11. “Meticulous” most nearly means:
A. Careless
B. Thorough
C. Angry
D. Quick
Answer: B. Thorough
12. “Concur” means:
A. Disagree
B. Agree
C. Argue
D. Delay
Answer: B. Agree
13. “Omit” means:
A. Leave out
B. Add in
C. Explain
D. Cover
Answer: A. Leave out
14. “Scarce” means:
A. Abundant
B. Limited
C. Dirty
, D. Strong
Answer: B. Limited
15. “Diligent” means:
A. Lazy
B. Hard-working
C. Quick
D. Careless
Answer: B. Hard-working
Paragraph Comprehension (PC)
Read the passage:
“The Marine Corps emphasizes teamwork and discipline. Every recruit learns
that success depends on cooperation and respect for the chain of command.”
16. What is the main idea?
A. Marines focus on weapons training
B. Teamwork and discipline are vital in the Marine Corps
C. Recruits avoid responsibility
D. Chain of command is ignored
Answer: B. Teamwork and discipline are vital
17. The word “cooperation” in the passage means:
A. Working together
B. Competition
C. Laziness
D. Separation
Answer: A. Working together
18. From the passage, Marines value:
A. Individualism
B. Respect for leadership
C. Avoiding responsibility
D. Breaking rules
Answer: B. Respect for leadership
19. What lesson is being taught?
A. Recruits should challenge authority
B. Success depends on teamwork
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
1. A Marine recruit runs 2 miles in 16 minutes. What is his average speed
in miles per hour?
A. 6 mph
B. 7.5 mph
C. 8 mph
D. 9 mph
Answer: C. 8 mph
(2 miles ÷ 16 minutes = 0.125 miles/min → × 60 = 7.5 mph. Closest is
7.5, correction: Actually B is correct.)
2. A box of ammunition contains 480 rounds. If each magazine holds 30
rounds, how many full magazines can be loaded?
A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 18
Answer: C. 16
(480 ÷ 30 = 16 magazines)
3. A Marine eats 3,600 calories daily. If 50% comes from carbs, how
many calories from carbs?
A. 1,200
B. 1,600
C. 1,800
D. 2,000
Answer: C. 1,800
4. A Humvee uses 6 gallons per 90 miles. How many gallons for 450
miles?
A. 20
B. 25
, C. 30
D. 35
Answer: C. 30
(90 → 6 gallons, so 450 → 30 gallons)
5. A recruit saves $150 each paycheck. After 8 paychecks, how much has
he saved?
A. $900
B. $1,050
C. $1,200
D. $1,500
Answer: C. $1,200
Mathematics Knowledge (MK)
6. Solve: 2x + 7 = 15
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B. 4
7. Find the perimeter of a rectangle with length 12 ft and width 8 ft.
A. 20 ft
B. 40 ft
C. 48 ft
D. 60 ft
Answer: B. 40 ft
8. Simplify: (3x²)(2x³)
A. 5x⁵
B. 6x⁵
C. 6x⁶
D. 9x⁶
Answer: B. 6x⁵
9. If y = 4x and x = 6, what is y?
A. 12
B. 20
, C. 24
D. 30
Answer: C. 24
10. What is the square root of 196?
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 15
Answer: C. 14
Word Knowledge (WK)
11. “Meticulous” most nearly means:
A. Careless
B. Thorough
C. Angry
D. Quick
Answer: B. Thorough
12. “Concur” means:
A. Disagree
B. Agree
C. Argue
D. Delay
Answer: B. Agree
13. “Omit” means:
A. Leave out
B. Add in
C. Explain
D. Cover
Answer: A. Leave out
14. “Scarce” means:
A. Abundant
B. Limited
C. Dirty
, D. Strong
Answer: B. Limited
15. “Diligent” means:
A. Lazy
B. Hard-working
C. Quick
D. Careless
Answer: B. Hard-working
Paragraph Comprehension (PC)
Read the passage:
“The Marine Corps emphasizes teamwork and discipline. Every recruit learns
that success depends on cooperation and respect for the chain of command.”
16. What is the main idea?
A. Marines focus on weapons training
B. Teamwork and discipline are vital in the Marine Corps
C. Recruits avoid responsibility
D. Chain of command is ignored
Answer: B. Teamwork and discipline are vital
17. The word “cooperation” in the passage means:
A. Working together
B. Competition
C. Laziness
D. Separation
Answer: A. Working together
18. From the passage, Marines value:
A. Individualism
B. Respect for leadership
C. Avoiding responsibility
D. Breaking rules
Answer: B. Respect for leadership
19. What lesson is being taught?
A. Recruits should challenge authority
B. Success depends on teamwork
