The ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Quickbook: Formulas, shortcuts, and practice to master ASVAB word problems

ASVAB ARITHMETIC REASONING-A FAST, FOCUSED PATH TO A HIGHER AFQT You don't need a 600-page phone book to raise your score-you need a clear playbook for the one section that trips most test-takers: Arithmetic Reasoning. This QuickBook shows you how to translate messy word problems into one-line equations, use smart shortcuts that save minutes, and lock the patterns with realistic practice. Explanations stay lean. Steps stay visible. Confidence climbs. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Busy candidates who want results, not fluff. First-time takers who feel "not a math person." Repeaters who lost points to pacing and traps. Tutors and recruiters who need a reliable, AR-only resource that students will actually finish. THE APPROACH: TRANSLATE FIRST, THEN DO THE MATH You'll learn the spot-and-set method: circle signal words (of, per, is, less than), assign units, and build a clean equation before you touch numbers. Pair that with mental-math refreshers-PEMDAS, rounding, compatible numbers-so arithmetic never slows you down. WHAT YOU'LL MASTER (TAUGHT THE ASVAB WAY) Fractions, decimals, and percents-one-step and compound changes (discounts, tax, markups, rent adjustments) Money math that appears constantly-wages + time-and-a-half, simple interest using I = P×R×T, fees and tips Averages, ratios, proportions-weighted groups, unit cost, scaling up and down without algebra tangles Rates and travel-D = R×T, unit consistency, and round-trip problems (without the "average the speeds" trap) Multi-step chains-find X, then do something with X, with common distractors explained TURN KNOWLEDGE INTO SPEED Estimate first to slash options before calculating Back-solve from answer choices when equations look messy Use reasonableness checks and unit conversions to catch decimal slips Eliminate impossible values quickly to protect pacing PRACTICE THAT BUILDS PATTERN RECOGNITION Targeted drills that mirror ASVAB wording and answer styles-short sets you can finish "What to Keep" recaps after each mini-lesson-hold the move in your head Speed Drills to pressure-test timing without burning out Three full-length AR practice exams (40 items each) with answer keys and step-by-step solutions WHY THIS QUICKBOOK WORKS It's built from tutoring rooms, not theory. We keep instruction short, show the move, and get you practicing in the exact style you'll see on test day. You'll recognize traps before they cost you points and walk in knowing which moves to use under the clock. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Start with the translation mini-lesson; apply it to the first few drills Work topics in order or jump to your weak spots-each section stands alone Time yourself lightly at first, then increase pace during Speed Drills Finish with the three practice exams; review solutions to lock patterns WHAT'S INSIDE, AT A GLANCE Quick reference guides for PEMDAS, D = R×T, and I = P×R×T Step-by-step solutions that favor clarity over jargon Real-world style problems (paychecks, distances, averages) so the math makes sense Plain-language tips: estimate, back-solve, eliminate-repeat Learn a move. Keep points.