ASVAB MEPS Exam Preparation Questions with
Verified Answers and Rationales Explanations
2026–2027
Introduction
This document contains 225 ASVAB and MEPS practice questions with
multiple-choice answers and explanations to support military
entrance exam preparation. It covers arithmetic, mathematics,
vocabulary, reading comprehension, mechanical comprehension,
automotive knowledge, electrical principles, general science,
workplace safety, technical reasoning, and test-taking strategies.
The material is designed to help candidates review essential concepts,
identify knowledge gaps, and practice answering questions under
timed conditions. It also includes practical safety knowledge and
explanations of key technical concepts relevant to military aptitude
testing.
Exam Questions and Answers
,1. What is 18% of 250?
A. 35
B. 40
C. 45
D. 50
Correct answer: C. 45
Rationale: Convert 18% to 0.18 and multiply: 0.18 × 250 = 45.
2. Solve: 7x − 9 = 26.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Correct answer: C. 5
Rationale: Add 9 to both sides to get 7x = 35; divide by 7 to get x = 5.
3. A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
A. 45 mph
B. 50 mph
C. 60 mph
D. 90 mph
Correct answer: C. 60 mph
Rationale: Average speed is distance divided by time: 180 ÷ 3 = 60
mph.
,4. Simplify 3/4 + 2/3.
A. 5/7
B. 17/12
C. 6/7
D. 1 1/6
Correct answer: B. 17/12
Rationale: Use denominator 12: 9/12 + 8/12 = 17/12.
5. What is the area of a rectangle 9 cm long and 6 cm wide?
A. 15 cm²
B. 30 cm²
C. 54 cm²
D. 108 cm²
Correct answer: C. 54 cm²
Rationale: Area equals length × width: 9 × 6 = 54 cm².
6. If 5 notebooks cost $12.50, what do 8 notebooks cost at the same
rate?
A. $18.00
B. $20.00
C. $22.50
D. $25.00
Correct answer: B. $20.00
Rationale: Each notebook costs $12.50 ÷ 5 = $2.50; 8 cost $20.
, 7. What is the square root of 196?
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 16
Correct answer: C. 14
Rationale: 14 × 14 = 196.
8. Express 0.375 as a fraction in simplest form.
A. 3/8
B. 3/5
C. 5/8
D. 7/20
Correct answer: A. 3/8
Rationale: 0.375 = 375/1000; divide numerator and denominator by
125 to get 3/8.
9. A tank is 3/5 full. If its capacity is 150 liters, how much water is in
it?
A. 60 L
B. 75 L
C. 90 L
D. 120 L
Correct answer: C. 90 L
Rationale: Three-fifths of 150 is (3 ÷ 5) × 150 = 90 liters.
Verified Answers and Rationales Explanations
2026–2027
Introduction
This document contains 225 ASVAB and MEPS practice questions with
multiple-choice answers and explanations to support military
entrance exam preparation. It covers arithmetic, mathematics,
vocabulary, reading comprehension, mechanical comprehension,
automotive knowledge, electrical principles, general science,
workplace safety, technical reasoning, and test-taking strategies.
The material is designed to help candidates review essential concepts,
identify knowledge gaps, and practice answering questions under
timed conditions. It also includes practical safety knowledge and
explanations of key technical concepts relevant to military aptitude
testing.
Exam Questions and Answers
,1. What is 18% of 250?
A. 35
B. 40
C. 45
D. 50
Correct answer: C. 45
Rationale: Convert 18% to 0.18 and multiply: 0.18 × 250 = 45.
2. Solve: 7x − 9 = 26.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Correct answer: C. 5
Rationale: Add 9 to both sides to get 7x = 35; divide by 7 to get x = 5.
3. A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
A. 45 mph
B. 50 mph
C. 60 mph
D. 90 mph
Correct answer: C. 60 mph
Rationale: Average speed is distance divided by time: 180 ÷ 3 = 60
mph.
,4. Simplify 3/4 + 2/3.
A. 5/7
B. 17/12
C. 6/7
D. 1 1/6
Correct answer: B. 17/12
Rationale: Use denominator 12: 9/12 + 8/12 = 17/12.
5. What is the area of a rectangle 9 cm long and 6 cm wide?
A. 15 cm²
B. 30 cm²
C. 54 cm²
D. 108 cm²
Correct answer: C. 54 cm²
Rationale: Area equals length × width: 9 × 6 = 54 cm².
6. If 5 notebooks cost $12.50, what do 8 notebooks cost at the same
rate?
A. $18.00
B. $20.00
C. $22.50
D. $25.00
Correct answer: B. $20.00
Rationale: Each notebook costs $12.50 ÷ 5 = $2.50; 8 cost $20.
, 7. What is the square root of 196?
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 16
Correct answer: C. 14
Rationale: 14 × 14 = 196.
8. Express 0.375 as a fraction in simplest form.
A. 3/8
B. 3/5
C. 5/8
D. 7/20
Correct answer: A. 3/8
Rationale: 0.375 = 375/1000; divide numerator and denominator by
125 to get 3/8.
9. A tank is 3/5 full. If its capacity is 150 liters, how much water is in
it?
A. 60 L
B. 75 L
C. 90 L
D. 120 L
Correct answer: C. 90 L
Rationale: Three-fifths of 150 is (3 ÷ 5) × 150 = 90 liters.
