{"id":18360,"date":"2015-08-18T23:10:58","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T23:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=18360"},"modified":"2026-03-14T14:19:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T19:19:45","slug":"asvab-mathematics-knowledge-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-mathematics-knowledge-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge Practice&nbsp;Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge (MK) test examines your knowledge of high-school mathematics principles. To help you prepare for this section of the ASVAB, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/asvab\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=asvab-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'ASVAB Course Click']);\">ASVAB Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-study-guide\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Academy Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'ASVAB Academy Guide Click']);\">ASVAB Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/asvab\/\" class=\"class_names\" 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limit of 24 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ASVAB-Mathematics-Knowledge.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146497\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ASVAB-Mathematics-Knowledge-Section-Outline.svg\" alt=\"outline for the ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge test, which contains 15-25 questions and has a time limit of 23-24 minutes\" width=\"369\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ASVABCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"ASVAB_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ASVAB Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online ASVAB prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the ASVAB course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li 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class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many Mathematics Knowledge questions are on the ASVAB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 15 questions on the CAT-ASVAB, and there are 25 questions on the P&#038;P-ASVAB.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the time limit for the Mathematics Knowledge test on the ASVAB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The CAT-ASVAB allows you 23 minutes to finish the Mathematics Knowledge test, while the P&#038;P-ASVAB allows you 24 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How can I improve my mathematical knowledge for the ASVAB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The Mathematics Knowledge questions on the ASVAB will cover the following high-school math topics: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Order of operations<\/li>\n<li>Exponents<\/li>\n<li>Simple geometry<\/li>\n<li>Fractions, percentages, and interest<\/li>\n<li>Factorials<\/li>\n<li>Different types of numbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How can I pass the Mathematics Knowledge test on the ASVAB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>A passing score on the Mathematics Knowledge test will differ depending on which branch of service you are trying to enlist in and which job you applying for.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure you&#8217;re prepared, check out the Mometrix ASVAB study guide:<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1516730844\/?tag=academy08-20\">ASVAB 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