2024 SAT Test Math Practice 23

6. On a Map, 1 inch represents 20 miles. The distance between 2 towns is 6 1/5 inches. How many miles are actually between the two towns?

A. 65 miles
B. 84 miles
C. 124 miles
D. 138 miles
E. 145 miles

Correct Answer: C

Answer Explanation:

The following proportion may be used to solve the problem: 1/20=6.2/x. Solving for x gives x = 124, so there are actually 124 miles between the two towns.

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7. Which of the following is a correct graph of x>1, x<4 ?

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A. Line A
B. Line B
C. Line C
D. Line D
E. Line E

Correct Answer: A

Answer Explanation:

The correct graph should show a line segment between 1 and 4, including the points, 1 and 4.

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8. How many cubed pieces of fudge that are 3 inches on an edge can be packed into a Christmas tin that is 9 inches deep by 12 inches wide by 9 inches high with the lid still being able to be closed?

A. 18
B. 24
C. 32
D. 36
E. 43

Correct Answer: C

Answer Explanation:

The volume of the tin is 972 in”. The volume of each piece of fudge is 27 in”. 972 ÷ 27 = 36.

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9. Sarah is twice as old as her youngest brother. If the difference between their ages is 15 years. How old is her youngest brother?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
E. 30

Correct Answer: B

Answer Explanation:

The following system of equations may be used to solve the problem: (s=2b@sb=15). Substituting 2b for s, in the second equation, gives: 2b – b = 15, where b = 15. The younger brother is 15 years old.

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10. Which of the following fractions is equal to 5/6?

A. 20/30
B. 15/24
C. 25/30
D. 40/54
E. 2/7

Correct Answer: B

Answer Explanation:

The following system of equations may be used to solve the problem: (s=2b@sb=15). Substituting 2b for s, in the second equation, gives: 2b – b = 15, where b = 15. The younger brother is 15 years old.

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