SAT II Math II : Ratios and Proportions

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT II Math II

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Example Questions

Example Question #71 : Mathematical Relationships

Solve the proportion:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve the proportion, cross multiply the terms.

Subtract 9 on both sides.

Divide by 6 on both sides.

The answer is:  

Example Question #2 : Ratios And Proportions

Solve the ratio:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve the proportion, cross multiply.

Divide by 9 on both sides.

Reduce the fractions.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1 : Ratios And Proportions

Determine the value of :  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Cross multiply the fractions.

Simplify both sides.

Subtract  on both sides.

Add 16 on both sides.

Divide by 58 on both sides.

Reduce both fractions.

The answer is:  

Example Question #2 : Ratios And Proportions

Solve the proportion:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Cross multiply both sides.

Simplify and solve for x.

The answer is:  

Example Question #3 : Ratios And Proportions

Solve the proportion:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Cross multiply both sides.

Divide by 9 on both sides.

The answer is:  

Example Question #4 : Ratios And Proportions

Solve the proportion:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Cross multiply the two fractions.

Divide by nine on both sides.

The answer is:  

Example Question #5 : Ratios And Proportions

Solve the proportion:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Cross multiply the two fractions.

Divide by six on both sides.

The answer is:  

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