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Quiz Session - Attempts With Random Questions

SAT Exam Questions

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41.

Read the passage then answer the following question.

The following passage, describing two cities, is an excerpt from HOG magazine and should be used to answer the question that follows.

Which of the following individuals would most likely live in Marfa?

  • Artist

  • Farmer

  • Miner

  • Fisherman

  • Mechanic

Correct answer: Artist

Sentence 8 informs you that Marfa consists of high art; thus, you can infer that an artist would most likely live in Marfa.

42.

Identify the words that would best complete the following sentence.

Considering the amount of money _______ in the project, it’s fairly remarkable that it is only costing members a _______ amount to pay their share of the improvements.

  • invested … minimal

  • owed … significant

  • earned … minute

  • gambled … sizable

  • devoted … considerable

Considering the amount of money invested in the project, it’s fairly remarkable that it is only costing members a minimal amount to pay their share of the improvements.

The sentence’s first clause is stating that there was money associated with the project, and the only answer options that would make the first clause read correctly are “invested” and “devoted,” as you would invest or devote money into a project. 

You would not owe money into a project, earn money into a project or gamble money into a project. The sentence’s second clause is indicating that it is remarkable that the members do not have to pay much for their share of the improvements. Thus, it would be a minimal (small) amount to pay instead of a considerable (large) amount to pay.

43.

What does z equal if (9 – z) + (2 + 2z) = 14?

  • 3

  • 7

  • 5

  • 9

Correct answer: 3

First, as the expressions enclosed in parentheses are being added, remove the parentheses and combine like terms by adding 9 to 2 and –z to 2z:

11 + z = 14.

Then, subtract 11 from each side of the equation:

z = 3

44.

The thermostat on the hot tub does not operate appropriately and only shows 5 degrees for every 8 actual degrees. If the thermostat indicates that the temperature is 80 degrees, what is the actual temperature of the hot tub?

  • 128 degrees

  • 88 degrees

  • 85 degrees

  • 50 degrees

  • 102 degrees

Correct answer: 128 degrees

In order to solve this problem, you will need to set it up as a ratio of degrees indicated to actual degrees using the following expression:

5/8 = 80/x.

Then solve:

  • 5/8 = 80/x
  • 5x = 640
  • x = 128 degrees

45.

The drawings for the workshop are drawn using a 1:10 scale. If the workshop is 10 feet by 12 feet, what are the measurements on the drawing (in inches)?

  • 12” × 14.4”

  • 10” × 12”

  • 6.4” × 8.4”

  • 12” × 13”

  • 10” × 12.4”

Correct answer: 12” × 14.4”

This problem can be solved by setting it up as a proportion. First, you will need to convert the feet into inches:

10’ = 120” and 12’ = 144”.

Then, solve the proportions:

  • 1/10 = x/120
  • 10x = 120
  • x = 12”

And:

  • 1/10 = x/144
  • 10x = 144
  • x = 14.4”

Therefore, the 10’ × 12’ workshop will measure 12” × 14.4” on the drawing.

46.

Which of the following options is the least common multiple of 2, 4, 6 and 8?

  • 24

  • 48

  • 96

  • 192

  • 36

Correct answer: 24

In this problem, 2 and 4 are insignificant because any number that is a multiple of 8 is also a multiple of 2 and 4, so they both can be eliminated.

The least common multiple of 6 and 8 is determined by finding the prime factorization of each number:

6 = 2 × 3

8 = 2 × 2 × 2

Removing any duplicate prime factors between the two numbers (i.e., one "2") and multiplying the remaining factors together yields the least common factor of 2, 4, 6 and 8, which is: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 24.

47.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Which of the following sentence options would be best to insert between sentences 5 and 6?

  • This increases your chances of being involved in an accident.

  • Driving in heavy traffic can sometimes be very difficult.

  • If you should drive upon an accident, you will need to slow your speed.

  • You need to be sure to always use your turn signals when switching lanes or turning.

  • In most states it is illegal to use your cell phone or to text while driving.

Correct answer: This increases your chances of being involved in an accident. 

When you are faced with a question that asks you to determine which sentence should be inserted between two other sentences, you need to read both sentences and find the option that makes the paragraph flow.

Sentence 5 is telling you that if you are going faster than other vehicles, you will have to pass them. Sentence 6 is telling you that this particular type of driving can cause you to tire and will increase your chances of having an accident. 

Thus, the sentence you are looking for needs to have something about what happens when you are passing other vehicles, driving faster than other vehicles or driving recklessly. Thus, the correct answer is “This increases your chances of being involved in an accident.”

48.

Read the passage then answer the following question.

The following passage, describing ADHD, is an excerpt from “Education Articles” website (www.edarticle.com) and should be used to answer the question that follows.

What can be inferred from the passage?

  • Children with ADHD have a hard time paying attention

  • Children with ADHD outnumber those who don’t have ADHD

  • Children with ADHD are highly intelligent

  • Children with ADHD are less likely to cry than other children

  • Children with ADHD are smaller in size than other children

Correct answer: Children with ADHD have a hard time paying attention

Sentence 11 states that a child with ADHD has a hard time concentrating on boring tasks; thus, you can infer that children with ADHD have a hard time paying attention.

49.

Read the sentence below. Then choose the option that represents the best way to write the quoted portion of the sentence.

Some “will alleged” that there will be government regulations on the food we feed our children.

  • allege

  • alleged

  • alleging

  • are alleged

  • still alleged

Correct answer: allege 

Some allege that there will be government regulations on the food we feed our children. This sentence contains a verb tense error. The correct verb tense to use for this sentence is present tense; thus, you should use “allege.” If the sentence was speaking about the past (i.e. yesterday, some alleged), it would be appropriate to use the past tense.

50.

Read the sentence below. Then choose the option that represents the best way to write the quoted portion of the sentence.

While working on “homework, the children” concentrated on their assignments and completed them quickly.

  • homework, the children

  • homework the children

  • homework. The children

  • homework; the children

  • homework while the children

Correct answer: homework, the children

The original sentence is correct as it is written. The first clause is a dependent clause, which requires it to be joined to an independent clause with a comma.

51.

Read the passage then answer the following question.

The following passage, describing education, is an excerpt from “Education Articles” website (www.edarticle.com) and should be used to answer the question that follows.

Which of the following statements would this author would most likely agree with?

  • The education system needs to challenge our children more

  • The education system pushes our children too far

  • The education system encourages our children to be the best that they can be

  • The education system is doing everything in its power to improve the education of our children

  • The education system feels that children are smarter than their parents

Correct answer: The education system needs to challenge our children more

Sentences 7 and 8 inform the reader that the author feels like the education system believes that children cannot handle more learning and that the children do not need more education. The last few sentences of the third paragraph demonstrate that the author feels as if the education system is just giving up and using excuses, but that it needs to do more. Therefore, you can see that the author would most likely agree that the education system should challenge children more.

52.

The total weight of 4 identical bicycles is 60 pounds. Which of the following options represents the weight, in pounds, of 3 bicycles?

  • 45 pounds

  • 15 pounds

  • 30 pounds

  • 35 pounds

  • 75 pounds

Correct answer: 45 pounds

The ratio of 3 bicycles to 4 bicycles is 3 to 4, or 3/4. Let n equal the weight, in pounds, of the 3 bicycles. The ratio of the weight of 3 bicycles to 4 bicycles is n pounds to 60 pounds (n/60). Therefore, n/60 = 3/4; 4n = 180; n = 180/4, or 45 pounds.

53.

Identify the word that would best complete the following sentence. 

Children often behave _______, causing trouble in a playful way.

  • mischievously

  • discourteous

  • insolent

  • gracious

  • poised

Children often behave mischievously, causing trouble in a playful way.

This sentence is asking you to identify the option that would represent children who cause trouble in a playful manner; thus, the children are mischievous. 

Discourteous and insolent children are rude, gracious children are kind, and poised children are self-assured.

54.

Interest rates have increased by 22% over the past year. If last year’s interest rate was r, what is this year’s interest rate in terms of r?

  • 1.22r

  • 0.22r

  • 0.78r

  • 1.78r

  • 2.20r

Correct answer: 1.22r

Last year’s interest rate is equal to 100% of r.

This year’s price is 100% of r plus 22% of r.

Thus, (100% + 22%)r = r + 0.22r = 1.22r

55.

2/3 × 3x/4 × 4/5 × 5/(6y) =

  • x/3y

  • 2x/3y

  • x/y

  • 2x/5y

  • x/6y

Correct answer: x/3y

When you are multiplying fractions, it is possible to simplify the fractions by cancelling out denominators and equal numerators.

Thus, the 3 from 2/3 cancels with the 3 from 3x/4; the 4 from 3x/4 cancels with the 4 from 4/5; and the 5 from 4/5 cancels with the 5 from 5/(6y).

The remaining terms form the following expression: 2 × x × 1/(6y).

Multiplying the simplified terms together leaves you with 2x/6y, or x/3y.

56.

Identify the word that would best complete the following sentence. 

The essay was _______ because it was written with passion.

  • engaging

  • repelling

  • substandard

  • disillusioning

  • thwarting

The essay was engaging because it was written with passion.

When a piece of work is written with passion, it generally means that it is more interesting or more meaningful; thus, the correct answer would be engaging, which means appealing or charming. 

The other answer options are words that describe items that are unattractive or boring.

57.

Read the sentence below. Then determine which of the answer choices is an error in diction, usage, idiom or grammar.

Which tractor brand “is” the “most reliable,” John Deere “or” “Ford”?

  • most reliable

  • is

  • or

  • Ford

  • No error

Correct answer: most reliable

This sentence contains an error in comparison. The comparison of two tractors requires the comparative form “more reliable.”

All of the other answer options are acceptable in standard written English. The verb “is” agrees with its singular subject “brand,” and the conjunction “or” is used to join the names of the two tractor brands. The sequenced items (“John Deere” and “Ford”) are parallel.

58.

When x/5 = x2, which of the following can be the value of x?

I. 1/3

II. 1/5

III. 5

  • II only

  • I only

  • III only

  • II and III only

  • I, II and III

Correct answer: II only

To answer this question, you will need to look at all three possible values.

Roman numeral I:

If x = 1/3, x/5 = 1/15; also, x² = (1/3)² = 1/9.

Therefore, Roman numeral I is false because 1/15 is not equal to 1/9.

Roman numeral II:

If x = 1/5, x/5 = 1/25; also, x² = (1/5)² = 1/25.

Therefore, Roman numeral II is true because 1/25 is equal to 1/25.

Roman numeral III:

If x = 5, x/5 = 5/5, or 1; also, x² = 5² = 25.

Therefore, Roman numeral III is false because 1 is not equal to 25.

Now you know that only Roman numeral II is true.

59.

A motorcycle traveling at an average speed of 70 miles per hour made a trip in 3 hours. If the same motorcycle had traveled at an average speed of 60 miles per hour, how many minutes longer would it have taken?

  • 30 minutes

  • 10 minutes

  • 60 minutes

  • 20 minutes

  • 40 minutes

Correct answer: 30 minutes

In order to solve, you must first determine how long the trip was:

  • Distance = Rate × Time
  • Distance = 70 mph × 3 hours; Distance = 210 miles

Then you need to determine how long it would take the motorcycle at 60 mph:

  • Time = Distance ÷ Rate
  • Time = 210 ÷ 60
  • Time = 3 1/2 hours

The question is asking for the difference in minutes between the two speeds:

  • Difference = 3 1/2 hours – 3 hours = 1/2 hour
  • Difference = X minutes
  • 1/2 = X/60
  • 2X = 60
  • X = 30 minutes

60.

Read the sentence below. Then choose the option that represents the best way to write the quoted portion of the sentence.

Individuals are starting to purchase more hand-held tablets instead of laptops because they are smaller, “weigh less and electricity is used less.”

  • weigh less and use less electricity

  • weigh less and electricity is used less

  • weighing less and electric is used less

  • less weight and electricity usage

  • weighing less and no electricity is needed

Correct answer: weigh less and use less electricity

In this sentence, you must make the series within the sentence parallel. When the correct option is inserted into the sentence, the series becomes parallel in structure: Individuals are starting to purchase more hand-held tablets instead of laptops because they are smaller, weigh less and use less electricity. 

In the original sentence, the first two items in the series (are small and weigh less) take the plural subject “they” and use active verbs, but the third item (electric is used less) introduces a new subject and the passive voice. The three items in the series need to use the plural subject “they”: “they are small,” “they weigh less,” and “they use less electricity.”

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