{ "item_title" : "The ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Quickbook", "item_author" : [" Elite Prep Series "], "item_description" : "ASVAB ARITHMETIC REASONING-A FAST, FOCUSED PATH TO A HIGHER AFQTYou 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 FORBusy 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 MATHYou'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 tipsAverages, ratios, proportions-weighted groups, unit cost, scaling up and down without algebra tanglesRates 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 explainedTURN KNOWLEDGE INTO SPEEDEstimate first to slash options before calculatingBack-solve from answer choices when equations look messyUse reasonableness checks and unit conversions to catch decimal slipsEliminate impossible values quickly to protect pacingPRACTICE THAT BUILDS PATTERN RECOGNITIONTargeted drills that mirror ASVAB wording and answer styles-short sets you can finishWhat to Keep recaps after each mini-lesson-hold the move in your headSpeed Drills to pressure-test timing without burning outThree full-length AR practice exams (40 items each) with answer keys and step-by-step solutionsWHY THIS QUICKBOOK WORKSIt'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 BOOKStart with the translation mini-lesson; apply it to the first few drillsWork topics in order or jump to your weak spots-each section stands aloneTime yourself lightly at first, then increase pace during Speed DrillsFinish with the three practice exams; review solutions to lock patternsWHAT'S INSIDE, AT A GLANCEQuick reference guides for PEMDAS, D = R×T, and I = P×R×TStep-by-step solutions that favor clarity over jargonReal-world style problems (paychecks, distances, averages) so the math makes sensePlain-language tips: estimate, back-solve, eliminate-repeatLearn a move. Keep points.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/826/209/9798262094646_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "21.99", "online_price" : "21.99", "our_price" : "21.99", "club_price" : "21.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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