SAT Exam Questions

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61.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. 

Which of the following options would correct the error in sentence 7?

  • Change “to quickly” to “too quickly”

  • Change “greatly” to “great”

  • Change “understand” to “understanding”

  • Remove the comma after “person”

  • Change “react” to “reacted”

Correct answer: Change “to quickly” to “too quickly” 

The word “too” should be used to mean also, very, or in addition to, and the word “to” should be used to mean in the direction of. Thus, “to quickly” should be replaced with “too quickly.” 

The other answer options can all be eliminated as they would not correct sentence 7.

62.

If the ratio of x to y is 5/2, what is the ratio of 3x to y?

  • 15/2

  • 3/2

  • 3/1

  • 5/1

  • 5/3

Correct answer: 15/2

The ratio of x to y can be written as x/y. The ratio of x to y is 5/2, which can be expressed as x/y = 5/2.

If x/y = 5/2, then 3x/y = 3(x/y) = 3(5/2) = 15/2.

63.

Identify the word that would best complete the following sentence. 

Although the new parents had _______ for their baby's arrival, necessities were still needed.

  • prepared

  • improvised

  • untrained

  • meticulous

  • regimented

Although the new parents had prepared for their baby’s arrival, necessities were still needed.

The use of although is similar to using the words “even though.” You need to choose a word that shows that even though the parents were expecting (prepared for) their baby’s arrival, they still needed some of the items that were necessary.

64.

Solve the following equation for x. 

4 = (2x – 4)/(-x + 8)

  • 6

  • 5

  • 4

  • -6

  • -4

Correct answer: 6

In order to solve this problem, start by multiplying both sides by –x + 8:

4(-x + 8) = 2x – 4.

Then, solve: 

-4x + 32 = 2x – 4

-4x = 2x -36

-6x = -36

x = 6

65.

All numbers that are divisible by both 3 and 14 would also be divisible by what other number?

  • 7

  • 4

  • 5

  • 9

  • 11

Correct answer: 7

The term “divisible by” means that after you divide, there is not a remainder. In order to solve this problem, you can multiply 3 by 14 to get 42, and then check each choice to see if 42 is divisible by that choice.

42 divided by 7 equals 6 and no remainder; therefore, 7 is the correct answer.

66.

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

Every one of the students in class “were dismayed” on Friday “because” of the “eight-page” essay that “had been assigned."

  • were dismayed

  • because

  • eight-page

  • had been assigned

  • No error

Correct answer: were dismayed

The subject of the verb “were dismayed” is “Every one.” “Every one” is singular in form and requires its verb to be singular as well. Thus, “were dismayed” should be changed to “was dismayed.”

The correct sentence reads, "Every one of the students in class was dismayed on Friday because of the eight-page essay that had been assigned."

67.

Megan needs to sell 90 t-shirts to pay for her school trip. She starts off by selling 11 on Monday, 2 on Tuesday, and 19 on Wednesday. At this point in time, how many t-shirts does Megan still need to sell to meet her goal of 90 t-shirts?

  • 58 t-shirts

  • 32 t-shirts

  • 68 t-shirts

  • 30 t-shirts

  • 60 t-shirts

Correct answer: 58 t-shirts

This is a simple subtraction problem. You need to subtract the total number of t-shirts that Megan sold from her original goal of 90:

90 – 11 – 2 – 19 = 58 t-shirts.

68.

If the value of x is between 0.0069 and 0.025, which of the following could be the value of x?

  • 0.0092

  • 0.0043

  • 0.032

  • 0.026

  • 0.0054

Correct answer: 0.0092

First, you can eliminate any answer choice that is not greater than 0.0069. This eliminates 0.0043 and 0.0054.

Next, you can eliminate any answer choice that is not less than 0.025. This eliminates 0.032 and 0.026.

You are left with 0.0092, which is the correct answer.

69.

Use the three sets of numbers below to answer the question that follows.

A = {2, 5, 7}
B = {4, 6, 8}
C = {2, 4, 5}

If you were to choose a number from each number set provided, each number being different, what is the least sum that you could have?

  • 11

  • 8

  • 10

  • 12

  • 9

Correct answer: 11

In order to solve this question, you would need to pick the smallest number from each set (i.e., you cannot choose 2 and 2, as they are the same number).

A and C both have 2 as their smallest number, thus you can only choose one of them. You need to be careful because the next smallest number is 4 in C, but 4 is also the smallest number in B.

As such, you should choose 2 from A, 4 from B and 5 from C. Lastly, sum the three numbers:

2 + 4 + 5 = 11.

70.

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.

According to the passage, ADHD is which of the following?

  • Inherited

  • Acquired

  • Curable

  • Avoidable

  • Viral

Correct answer: Inherited

Sentence 7 states that ADHD is inherited.

ADHD may be curable, but it is not stated or inferred in the given passage.

71.

Identify the words that would best complete the following sentence. 

A contract _______ its signers to be _______ to the terms set forth.

  • requires … adherent

  • mentions … complacent

  • determines … notified

  • informs … bound

  • releases … skeptical

A contract requires its signers to be adherent to the terms set forth.

This question will depend on your understanding of the meaning of the words given as options. A contract is generally a legal document between two or more parties. The word requires means to mandate or make, and the word adherent means to be compliant or devoted.

72.

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

“During” the administrative meetings, the administrative staff “have discussion” that employees must “be given” the opportunity “to progress” within the company.

  • have discussion

  • During

  • be given

  • to progress

  • No error

Correct answer: have discussion

The sentence’s first clause is lacking a verb. In order to fix the error, you could change “have discussion” to “have discussed.” 

The correct sentence reads, "During the administrative meetings, the administrative staff have discussed that employees must be given the opportunity to progress within the company."

73.

What does n equal if (8 – n) + (2 + 3n) = 4?

  • -3

  • 3

  • 6

  • -6

  • 8

Correct answer: -3

First, the parentheses can be removed.  Then combine like terms by adding 8 to 2 and –n to 3n: 10 + 2n = 4.

Next, subtract 10 from each side: 2n = 4 – 10; 2n = -6.

Finally, divide each side of the equation by 2: n = -6 ÷ 2; n = -3.

74.

The number 16 has 3 different pairs of positive integers whose product is 16: 16 × 1, 2 × 8, and 4 × 4. How many pairs of positive integers would 24 have?

  • 4 pairs

  • 3 pairs

  • 2 pairs

  • 5 pairs

  • 1 pair

Correct answer: 4 pairs

The number 24 would have 4 pairs of positive integers:

  1. 1 × 24
  2. 8 × 3
  3. 6 × 4
  4. 12 × 2

75.

View the supporting details to answer the following question.

If the price of Brand B increased by 30%, what would be the revenue from sales of Brand B in Year 5?

  • $49.40

  • $38.00

  • $30.88

  • $43.23

Correct answer: $49.40

In order to solve, find the increased price of Brand B: $2.00 × 1.3 = $2.60.

Then, find the revenue of Brand B in Year 5: 19 × $2.60 = $49.40.

76.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

What is the function of the second paragraph (sentences 7 – 10)?

  • To introduce evidence supporting the first paragraph

  • To describe the result of the first paragraph

  • To propose an alternative to the issues presented in the first paragraph

  • To end the passage with facts

  • To summarize the first paragraph

Correct answer: To introduce evidence supporting the first paragraph

The last sentence of the first paragraph (sentence 6) states that Louisiana’s vast swamp locations create challenges with the interference of its wildlife, and the second paragraph introduces the reader to the types of wildlife that can be found in Louisiana. Thus, the second paragraph is introducing evidence that supports the first paragraph.

77.

Angela writes 13 blog posts every day. How many blog posts does Angela write in one week?

  • 91 blog posts

  • 65 blog posts

  • 78 blog posts

  • 104 blog posts

  • 117 blog posts

Correct answer: 91 blog posts

In order to solve this problem, you need to know that there are 7 days in one week. Thus, 13 blog posts multiplied by 7 days is equal to 91 blog posts.

78.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Which of the following options would correct the error in sentence 6?

  • Insert a comma after “fatigue”

  • Change “type” to “types”

  • Change “chances” to “chance”

  • Change “an” to “a”

  • Insert a comma after “driving”

Correct answer: Insert a comma after “fatigue” 

The word “which” should be used to introduce a nonrestrictive clause; thus, when you use “which,” it needs to be set off with a comma. Therefore, you will need to insert a comma after “fatigue” in order to correct sentence 6. 

The other answer options can all be eliminated as they would not correct sentence 6.

79.

View the supporting details to answer the following question.

If the cost of Part B increased by 80%, what would be its monthly usage cost?

  • $38.25

  • $21.25

  • $25.50

  • $68.00

Correct answer: $38.25

In order to solve, you will need to find Part B’s increased cost: $0.25 × 1.80 = $0.45.

Now, you can find the adjusted monthly usage cost: 85 × $0.45 = $38.25.

80.

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.

What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

  • To inform

  • To direct

  • To advertise

  • To debate

  • To persuade

Correct answer: To inform

The author is using this passage to inform the reader of the causes and statistics of suicide among young people. 

The author is not providing direction, advertising, debating or persuading.