ASVAB · Basic Operations and Word Problems

A pizza is cut into 12 equal slices. If 4 people share the pizza equally, how many slices does each person get?

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Correct answer

3 slices

A 3 slices
B 4 slices
C 2 slices
D 6 slices

Why this is the answer

This is a basic division problem: 12 slices ÷ 4 people = 3 slices per person. Word problems on the ASVAB require translating the situation into a math operation. Look for keywords: 'share equally' or 'divided equally' indicates division; 'total' or 'altogether' indicates addition; 'how much more' or 'difference' indicates subtraction; 'each' or 'per' often indicates division or multiplication. The strategy is to identify what is being asked, set up the operation, and verify the answer makes sense in context. Here, 3 × 4 = 12 confirms the answer. The Arithmetic Reasoning section emphasizes setting up the problem correctly more than complex calculations.

Source: ASVAB AR — Basic Word Problems

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About this topic: Basic Operations and Word Problems

Basic operations word problems are the core of Arithmetic Reasoning: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division dressed up as money, distance, time or quantity problems. The skill tested is setting the problem up correctly, not the arithmetic itself. This is one of 11 Arithmetic Reasoning questions on basic operations and word problems, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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