Fractions - SAT Math
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Vikki is able to complete 4 SAT reading questions in 6 minutes. At this rate, how many questions can she answer in 3 1/2 hours?
Vikki is able to complete 4 SAT reading questions in 6 minutes. At this rate, how many questions can she answer in 3 1/2 hours?
First, find how many minutes are in 3 1/2 hours: 3 * 60 + 30 = 210 minutes. Then divide 210 by 6 to find how many six-minute intervals are in 210 minutes: 210/6 = 35. Since Vikki can complete 4 questions every 6 minutes, and there are 35 six-minute intervals we can multiply 4 by 35 to determine the total number of questions that she can complete.
4 * 35 = 140 problems.
First, find how many minutes are in 3 1/2 hours: 3 * 60 + 30 = 210 minutes. Then divide 210 by 6 to find how many six-minute intervals are in 210 minutes: 210/6 = 35. Since Vikki can complete 4 questions every 6 minutes, and there are 35 six-minute intervals we can multiply 4 by 35 to determine the total number of questions that she can complete.
4 * 35 = 140 problems.
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Sally bought five computers for her office that cost \$300, \$405, \$485, \$520, and \$555 respectively. She made a down payment of 2/5 the total cost and paid the rest in nine equal payments over the next nine months. Assuming no tax and no interest, what is the value of each of the nine payments?
Sally bought five computers for her office that cost \$300, \$405, \$485, \$520, and \$555 respectively. She made a down payment of 2/5 the total cost and paid the rest in nine equal payments over the next nine months. Assuming no tax and no interest, what is the value of each of the nine payments?
The total cost of the 5 computers is 2265.
2/5 of 2265 = 906, which is what Sally pays up front.
2265 – 906 = 1359, which is what Sally still owes.
1359/9 = 151, which is the value of each of the 9 equal payments.
The total cost of the 5 computers is 2265.
2/5 of 2265 = 906, which is what Sally pays up front.
2265 – 906 = 1359, which is what Sally still owes.
1359/9 = 151, which is the value of each of the 9 equal payments.
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The price of a computer is reduced by 1/8. The new price is then reduced by 1/6. What fraction of the original price is the current price?
The price of a computer is reduced by 1/8. The new price is then reduced by 1/6. What fraction of the original price is the current price?
Let the original price = p.
After the first reduction, the price is (7/8)p
After the second reduction, the price is (5/6)(7/8)p = (35/48)p
Let the original price = p.
After the first reduction, the price is (7/8)p
After the second reduction, the price is (5/6)(7/8)p = (35/48)p
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If a car travels at 30 mph, how many feet per second does travel?
If a car travels at 30 mph, how many feet per second does travel?
30 miles / 1 hour * 5280 ft / 1 mile * 3600 seconds / 1 hour = 44 ft/sec
30 miles / 1 hour * 5280 ft / 1 mile * 3600 seconds / 1 hour = 44 ft/sec
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In a group of 20 children, 25% are girls. How many boys are there?
In a group of 20 children, 25% are girls. How many boys are there?
Since
of the children are girls, this totals to
girls in the group.
boys.
Since of the children are girls, this totals to
girls in the group.
boys.
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Three hens each lay 20 eggs for a farmer. Two-fifths of the first hen's eggs are brown. One-fourth of the second hen's eggs are brown. Seven-tenths of the third hen's eggs are white. What percentage of all the eggs are brown?
Three hens each lay 20 eggs for a farmer. Two-fifths of the first hen's eggs are brown. One-fourth of the second hen's eggs are brown. Seven-tenths of the third hen's eggs are white. What percentage of all the eggs are brown?
The first hen lays 8 brown eggs: 2/5 * 20 = 8
The second lays 5 brown eggs: 1/4 * 20 = 5
The third lays 6 brown eggs: 3/10 * 20 = 6
Add up the brown eggs and divide by 60, the total number of eggs:
19/60 = 0.31666667 = 31.67%, or 32%.
The first hen lays 8 brown eggs: 2/5 * 20 = 8
The second lays 5 brown eggs: 1/4 * 20 = 5
The third lays 6 brown eggs: 3/10 * 20 = 6
Add up the brown eggs and divide by 60, the total number of eggs:
19/60 = 0.31666667 = 31.67%, or 32%.
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What is
as a percentage?
What is as a percentage?
Convert the improper fraction
to the mixed numeral
or as the decimal
.
as a percentage is 
Convert the improper fraction to the mixed numeral
or as the decimal
.
as a percentage is
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A family with 6 children, aged 4, 4, 5, 7, 12, and 13 are moving to a new home. They all want the same bedroom, so the parents have a lottery. Each child places their name in once for every year of age (the four year olds each put their name in 4 times, the seven year old puts his name in 7 times, etc.) What is the probability of the chosen child being 4 years old?
A family with 6 children, aged 4, 4, 5, 7, 12, and 13 are moving to a new home. They all want the same bedroom, so the parents have a lottery. Each child places their name in once for every year of age (the four year olds each put their name in 4 times, the seven year old puts his name in 7 times, etc.) What is the probability of the chosen child being 4 years old?
First, we will determine the total number of ballots:

Since there are two four year olds, and this question is asking the probability of the chosen child being four, the probability is:

First, we will determine the total number of ballots:
Since there are two four year olds, and this question is asking the probability of the chosen child being four, the probability is:
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Convert the following fraction to a percent, rounding to the nearest tenth:

Convert the following fraction to a percent, rounding to the nearest tenth:
Reduce the fraction.

Set up the proportion such that some number is over 100.

Solve for
, which is the percent.


Reduce the fraction.
Set up the proportion such that some number is over 100.
Solve for , which is the percent.
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What is the closest percent equal to the fraction
?
What is the closest percent equal to the fraction ?
The percent is a number over 100. Set up the proportion to find the unknown value.



The closest answer is
.
The percent is a number over 100. Set up the proportion to find the unknown value.
The closest answer is .
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Express
as a percent.
Express as a percent.
To turn this fraction into a percent, let's write it as a decimal first.

Now, let's set up a proportion to make this a percent.


Therefore, our answer is
.
To turn this fraction into a percent, let's write it as a decimal first.
Now, let's set up a proportion to make this a percent.
Therefore, our answer is .
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If an airplane is flying 225mph about how long will it take the plane to go 600 miles?
If an airplane is flying 225mph about how long will it take the plane to go 600 miles?
Speed = distance /time; So by solving for time we get time = distance /speed. So the equation for the answer is (600 miles)/ (225 miles/hr)= 2.67 hours; Remember to round up when the last digit of concern is 5 or more.
Speed = distance /time; So by solving for time we get time = distance /speed. So the equation for the answer is (600 miles)/ (225 miles/hr)= 2.67 hours; Remember to round up when the last digit of concern is 5 or more.
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0.3 < 1/3
4 > √17
1/2 < 1/8
–|–6| = 6
Which of the above statements is true?
0.3 < 1/3
4 > √17
1/2 < 1/8
–|–6| = 6
Which of the above statements is true?
The best approach to this equation is to evaluate each of the equations and inequalities. The absolute value of –6 is 6, but the opposite of that value indicated by the “–“ is –6, which does not equal 6.
1/2 is 0.5, while 1/8 is 0.125 so 0.5 > 0.125.
√17 has to be slightly more than the √16, which equals 4, so“>” should be “<”.
Finally, the fraction 1/3 has repeating 3s which makes it larger than 3/10 so it is true.
The best approach to this equation is to evaluate each of the equations and inequalities. The absolute value of –6 is 6, but the opposite of that value indicated by the “–“ is –6, which does not equal 6.
1/2 is 0.5, while 1/8 is 0.125 so 0.5 > 0.125.
√17 has to be slightly more than the √16, which equals 4, so“>” should be “<”.
Finally, the fraction 1/3 has repeating 3s which makes it larger than 3/10 so it is true.
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Which of the following numbers is between 1/5 and 1/6?
Which of the following numbers is between 1/5 and 1/6?
Long division shows that 1/5 = 0.20 and 1/6 = 0.16666... 0.13 < 0.16 < 1/6 < 0.19 < 1/5 < 0.22 < 0.25.
Long division shows that 1/5 = 0.20 and 1/6 = 0.16666... 0.13 < 0.16 < 1/6 < 0.19 < 1/5 < 0.22 < 0.25.
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Trevor, James, and Will were each given a candy bar. Trevor ate 7/12 of his and Will ate 20% of his. If James ate more than Will and less than Trevor, what amount could James have eaten?
Trevor, James, and Will were each given a candy bar. Trevor ate 7/12 of his and Will ate 20% of his. If James ate more than Will and less than Trevor, what amount could James have eaten?
Turn Trevor and Will’s amounts into decimals to compare: 20% = 0.20 and 7/12 = 0.5083 rounded. When the answer choices are converted into decimals, 2/7 = 0.2871 is the only value between 0.20 and 0.5083.
Turn Trevor and Will’s amounts into decimals to compare: 20% = 0.20 and 7/12 = 0.5083 rounded. When the answer choices are converted into decimals, 2/7 = 0.2871 is the only value between 0.20 and 0.5083.
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The ogre under the bridge eats
of a pizza and then throws the rest of the pizza to the rats. The rats eat
of what is left. What fraction of the pizza is left when the rats are done?
The ogre under the bridge eats of a pizza and then throws the rest of the pizza to the rats. The rats eat
of what is left. What fraction of the pizza is left when the rats are done?
1/5 of the pizza is left after the ogre eats his share. The rats eat 3/4 of that, so 1/4 of 1/5 of the pizza is left.
1/4 * 1/5 = 1/20 = 5%
1/5 of the pizza is left after the ogre eats his share. The rats eat 3/4 of that, so 1/4 of 1/5 of the pizza is left.
1/4 * 1/5 = 1/20 = 5%
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Multiply numerator by the other numerator and multiply the denominator by the other denominator for multiplication. To divide fractions, switch numerator and denominator and treat it as multiplication. The answer is 0.07.
Multiply numerator by the other numerator and multiply the denominator by the other denominator for multiplication. To divide fractions, switch numerator and denominator and treat it as multiplication. The answer is 0.07.
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How much less is
than
?
How much less is than
?
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Approximate the fraction to decimal and round to three decimal places: 
Approximate the fraction to decimal and round to three decimal places:
In order to estimate this fraction, set up a proportion equal to where the denominator is something of 100 parts.

Cross multiply.


Divide seven on both sides.

Rewrite the proportion.

To find the decimal, simply move the decimal place of the numerator back two spaces, and the denominator two spaces back as well.

The answer is: 
In order to estimate this fraction, set up a proportion equal to where the denominator is something of 100 parts.
Cross multiply.
Divide seven on both sides.
Rewrite the proportion.
To find the decimal, simply move the decimal place of the numerator back two spaces, and the denominator two spaces back as well.
The answer is:
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