ASVAB Math Practice Test: 20 Free Questions, No Calculator

What’s on ASVAB math

Two of the ASVAB’s tests are math. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) asks arithmetic word problems. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) asks high school math. How many questions you get depends on the version you take.

On the computer you may also get up to 15 try-out questions per test. They don’t count, and you get extra time for them.

The two versions work differently. On the computer, the questions adapt to your answers, and you can’t go back to one you’ve answered. A run of rushed wrong answers at the end of a test costs you points, and so does running out of time. On paper there’s no penalty for guessing, so answer every question (official advice).

What this set covers

Each set mixes the two tests, about 10 questions from each, in a new order every time. Every question works out by hand.

• Arithmetic Reasoning: percents, proportions, fractions, signed numbers, rounding, area and bar graphs
• Mathematics Knowledge: like terms, writing expressions, polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, inequalities, systems of equations and exponent rules

The catch? MK also asks geometry (two of its official samples are about a brick’s volume), and this set only has rectangle area. It also leaves out angle facts, square roots and radicals, primes and factors, and fractions with variables in them. On the AR side, it leaves out averages, interest and percent change. Our questions on those are built for a calculator.

For geometry, try our geometry practice set. It keeps a calculator in the toolbar, so leave it closed and work by hand.

The AFQT score you need

Your AFQT score is a percentile from 1 to 99. It comes from AR and MK plus two reading tests, Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension (ASVAB scores). Each service sets its own minimum, and some ask more of GED holders.

Our guide to joining the military with a GED explains the AFQT categories and the other rules for GED holders. It also has a free checker for your score.

ASVAB math vs GED math

The big difference is the calculator. The GED gives you one after a short no-calculator part. The ASVAB never does, because doing math by hand is part of what it tests (ASVAB FAQ).

The skills overlap a lot. GED word problems use the same percents, ratios and rates as AR, so our word problems guide helps with both.

Free ASVAB math practice from the official site

• Arithmetic Reasoning sample questions: Four official word problems.
• Mathematics Knowledge sample questions: Four official questions, from a brick’s volume to a fraction with variables in it.
• Preparing for the ASVAB: Official tips, including how the computer and paper versions differ.
• The Army’s ASVAB page: Links the Army’s ASVAB Challenge app.