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SAT Exam Questions
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161.
21 is 75% of what number?
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28
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25
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30
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7
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3
Correct answer: 28
In order to solve this question, use the following formula: 0.75n = 21.
Then, solve the equation:
0.75n = 21
n = 21 ÷ 0.75
n = 28
162.
An airplane flying at an average speed of 210 mph made a trip in 2 hours. If the same airplane had flown at an average speed of 180 mph, how many minutes longer would it have taken?
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20 minutes
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10 minutes
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13 minutes
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15 minutes
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33 minutes
Correct answer: 20 minutes
In order to solve, you must first determine how long the trip was:
Distance = Rate × Time
Distance = 210 mph × 2 hours
Distance = 420 miles
Then, you need to determine how long it would take the airplane at 180 mph:
Time = Distance ÷ Rate
Time = 420 miles ÷ 180 mph
Time = 2 1/3 hours
The question is asking for the difference in time between the two speeds:
Difference = 1/3 hours.
Difference = x minutes.
1/3 = x/60; 3x = 60; x = 20 minutes.
163.
Read the sentence below. Then determine which of the answer choices is an error in diction, usage, idiom or grammar.
The convict’s “multiple” crimes are now “about to be” tried and “promises” to be of special “public” interest.
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promises
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multiple
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about to be
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public
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No error
Correct answer: promises
The “crimes” are the subject of the verb “promises.” Since “crimes” is plural, you need to use a plural verb. Thus, “promises” should be changed to “promise.”
The correct sentence reads, "The convict’s multiple crimes are now about to be tried and promise to be of special public interest."
164.
Read the sentence below. Then choose the option that represents the best way to write the quoted portion of the sentence.
In spite of Richard's scrubbing, some of the clothing “is still stained and probably will never be clean.”
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is still stained and probably will never be clean
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is stained still but never clean
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probably will be stained and never clean
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are still probably stained and to never be clean
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have been stained and never cleaned
Correct answer: is still stained and probably will never be clean
Thus, the original sentence is correct. It contains two concepts: the clothing is stained and the clothing probably will never be clean.
The answer choice that contains “probably will be stained,” indicates that the clothes “probably will be” stained, which is not the problem. The answer choice that contains “are still probably stained,” indicates that the clothes are “probably” stained, which is illogical because the pieces either are or are not stained.
165.
Identify the words that would best complete the following sentence.
Our dining experience was less than _______ as our food was cold and _______.
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desirable … unsavory
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anticipated … tasteful
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objectionable … appalling
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unfavorable … tasteless
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comprehensible … sordid
Our dining experience was less than desirable as our food was cold and unsavory.
The second clause of this sentence informs you that the diners were served cold food; thus, their experience was probably not good. There are only two options at this point that would resemble an experience that was not good (remember the phrase before the blank says “less than”): desirable and anticipated. The other three options can be eliminated.
The second blank is looking for a word that would help describe their poor experience; thus, if the food was cold, it could have also been unsavory, or tasteless. If the food was tasteful, it would mean that the food was good.
166.
Identify the words that would best complete the following sentence.
Hoping to _______ the process, managers introduced two new procedures to _______ the system’s workflow steps.
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streamline … reduce
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rationalize … intensify
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encumber … proliferate
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muddle … condense
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disarrange … moderate
Hoping to streamline the process, managers introduced two new procedures to reduce the system’s workflow steps.
This sentence is explaining that when managers introduce new policies and procedures for workflow, they are hoping to improve their processes through a restructuring method. There are two options that would correctly complete the first blank: streamline and rationalize. The other three options can be eliminated.
The next blank requires an option that identifies a reduction of workflow steps; thus, reduce is the correct option, as intensify would cause the steps to be increased.
167.
Read the sentence below. Then choose the option that represents the best way to write the quoted portion of the sentence.
Although Cindy had developed an interest in football, “she does not play football and has never been to a game.”
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she did not play football and had never been to a game
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she does not play football and has never been to a game
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it is without playing football or going to a game
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it is without being able to play football or getting to go to a game
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she is not playing football or is she going to games
Correct answer: she did not play football and had never been to a game
The original sentence uses present tense, and past tense would better follow in sequence with the past tense verb “developed.” The correct sentence reads: Although Cindy had developed an interest in football, she did not play football and had never been to a game.
The answer options that begin with “it” introduce unnecessary absolute phrases, which make the sentences wordy.
168.
Read the sentence below. Then choose the option that represents the best way to write the quoted portion of the sentence.
As a precaution, everyone should know how to perform “CPR doctors and nurses” are great resources, but they cannot help if they are not around when needed.
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CPR. Doctors and nurses
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CPR, doctors, and nurses
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No change
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CPR and doctors and nurses
Correct answer: CPR. Doctors and nurses
As a precaution, everyone should know how to perform CPR. Doctors and nurses are great resources, but they cannot help if they are not around when needed.
As a precaution, everyone should know how to perform CPR. Doctors and nurses are great resources, but they cannot help if they are not around when needed. There appears to be a list (CPR, doctors and nurses) in the original sentence; however, the meaning of the sentence makes it clear that there should be two sentences, as “doctors and nurses” is not part of the original thought and needs to be a new sentence.
169.
Read the sentence below. Then determine which of the answer choices is an error in diction, usage, idiom or grammar.
The traditions “upon which” Americans “are taught” “are” formed from our ancestors and not from “our” children.
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No error
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upon which
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are taught
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are
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our
Correct answer: No error
This sentence does not contain an error. The phrase “upon which” is correct. The phrase “are taught” agrees with its subject “Americans.” The word “are” agrees with its subject, “traditions.” The possessive adjective “our” is used correctly to reflect that we are Americans.
170.
If b and c are inversely proportional and b = 12 when c = 9, what is c when b = 27?
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4
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24
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21
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12
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16
Correct answer: 4
In order to solve, you need to understand that the quantities b and c are inversely proportional, so c = k/b, where k is the constant.
Since b = 12 and c = 9, you get 9 = k/12; k = 9 × 12; k = 108.
Now, you can find c when b = 27: c = 108/27; c = 4.
171.
4(√x) – 8 = 36
Solve for x.
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121
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49
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11
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7
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21
Correct answer: 121
This is a radical expression because it involves a square root. To solve, start by adding 8 to both sides of the equation:
4√x = 44.
Next, divide each side of the equation by 4:
√x = 11.
Finally, square each side of the equation:
x = 121.
172.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Which of the following options would correct the error in sentence 7?
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Change “did” to “does”
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Change “Most” to “More”
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Change “that” to “which”
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Change “fault,” to “fault;”
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Change “why,” to “why;”
Correct answer: Change “did” to “does”
Sentence 7 contains a verb-tense error. The sentence is written in the present tense (i.e. the use of “is”); however, the verb “did” is written in the past tense. Therefore, you will need to change “did” to “does” in order to correct the sentence.
The other answer options can all be eliminated as they would not correct sentence 7.
173.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Which of the following options would correct the error in sentence 4?
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Insert a comma after “reasons”
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Change “means” to “meant”
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Insert a comma after “assumptions”
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Change “that” to “which”
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Change “for” to “of”
Correct answer: Insert a comma after “reasons”
Commas are used to separate items in a series. Thus, a comma should be used to separate “reasons” and “experiences.” The sentence should read, "It means listening for their reasons, experiences and assumptions so that you understand what thoughts are driving their comments or recommendations."
The other answer options can all be eliminated as they would not correct sentence 4.
174.
Thirty-five percent of the senior class attended the party. If the number of senior class members who attended the party was 56, how many senior class members did not attend the party?
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104 members
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160 members
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76 members
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94 members
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114 members
Correct answer: 104 members
In order to solve the question, start with the following formula to find the total number of senior class members: 0.35n = 56; n = 56 ÷ 0.35; n = 160.
Now you can determine the number of senior class members who did not attend the party: 160 – 56 = 104 members of the senior class.
175.
Read the passage then answer the following question.
The following passage, describing teen suicide, is an excerpt from “Education Articles” website (www.edarticle.com) and should be used to answer the question that follows.
Which of the following options represents where you would most likely find this article?
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Newspaper
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Encyclopedia
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Dictionary
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Thesaurus
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Novel
Correct answer: Newspaper
A newspaper generally covers a multitude of articles and events; thus, this article would most likely be found in a newspaper.
A dictionary would define suicide, but it wouldn’t include an article about suicide. A novel tells a complete story; thus, this small article would not be found within it. An encyclopedia covers general information about a subject; thus, this article would not likely be found in an encyclopedia. A thesaurus is a reference tool that lists similar words together according to their meaning and would not include an article.
176.
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.
Which of the following options best defines “spontaneity” as it is used in sentence 11?
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Impulsiveness
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Constraint
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Control
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Vulnerabilities
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Failings
Correct answer: Impulsiveness
While reading sentence 11 in its entirety, you learn that children with ADHD have a hard time concentrating on boring tasks; thus, they may have a hard time controlling their impulse to do something. Therefore, impulsiveness would define the use of “spontaneity” the best.
177.
Read the sentence below. Then determine which of the answer choices is an error in diction, usage, idiom or grammar.
If your child is “disappointed by” the standard laptop, then “he or she” may want to get a job and “earn” money for a “more advanced” laptop.
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disappointed by
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he or she
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earn
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advanced
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No error
Correct answer: disappointed by
The use of “disappointed by” is incorrect, as one is “disappointed by” a person or action, but is “disappointed with” something that is not satisfactory.
The answer choice “earn” is parallel with “get.” The answer choice “more advanced” is comparing the two types of laptops and agrees in number. “He or she” is being used to refer to “child” without using a sexual preference.
178.
Read the passage then answer the following question.
The following passage, describing teen suicide, is an excerpt from “Education Articles” website (www.edarticle.com) and should be used to answer the question that follows.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
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Males have a harder time dealing with stress than females
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Suicide occurs mostly when children are happy
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Suicide is only an issue with children whose parents are separated
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Adolescents are taught to deal with their frustration at an early age
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Teens who do well in school do not commit suicide
Correct answer: Males have a harder time dealing with stress than females
Although the passage does not directly state that males have a harder time dealing with stress than females, it does state that more males attempt and succeed at suicide than females. Since suicide is generally stress related, you could infer that males have a harder time dealing with stress.
179.
Read the sentence below. Then choose the option that represents the best way to write the quoted portion of the sentence.
“Everyones reports need” to be turned in by Friday, or the whole class will have to write another essay.
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Everyone’s reports need
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Everyones’ reports need
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Everyone’s reports needs
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Everyones’ reports needs
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Everyones reports need
Correct answer: Everyone’s reports need
Everyone’s reports need to be turned in by Friday, or the whole class will have to write another essay. This sentence requires you to determine which form of “everyone” is appropriate. “Everyone’s” is a singular possessive adjective, and it requires the 's to show possession of the reports. The subject “reports” is plural and requires the use of the plural verb “need.”
180.
What is the value of 6x² if (3x + 3)(2x – 2) = 12?
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18
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6
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3
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9
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15
Correct answer: 18
In order to solve, you must solve the equation:
- (3x + 3)(2x – 2) = 12
- 6x² – 6x + 6x – 6 = 12
The – 6x and the + 6x terms cancel each other out, leaving you with:
- 6x² - 6 = 12
- 6x² = 12 + 6
- 6x² = 18