What experts say about this book!

While there are many SAT resources in the market, very few organize their content so
that students can work specifically on the areas that correspond to the cross-test score
areas in which they are struggling. SAT Math Practice Questions offers an organized set of
practice questions so that students can develop their skills in the specific areas in which
they are weak. The questions are very close to the actual SAT questions, both in scope
and difficulty. I look forward to using the book with my students who are seeking high
SAT math scores.

– Keith Wilkerson, Lead Teacher & Founder,

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This book has a ton of ranked-difficulty questions that will hone any student’s skill in
math for the SAT. Dividing the problems into their respective test-given categories helps
the student choose which areas to focus on for the maximum point values.

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Vibrant’s SAT test prep series can help the student view the test from a different lens
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concepts and ideas are tested in each SAT section, and provides useful guidance
around strategies you can employ to improve your chances of answering the questions
correctly. You’ll be reminded how silly errors can lead to incorrect answers and how
to avoid them (i.e. focus specifically on what the question is asking and make sure you
complete final steps such as converting from inches to feet, etc.). We recommend
considering this book as part of your SAT prep process.

– Mark Skoskiewicz, Founder,

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There is so much that I like about this math resource for the SAT. First, it’s divided in the
same way that the College Board has chosen to set the division of categories (Heart of
Algebra, Passport to Advanced Math, etc.) and within each category, every angle is fully
explored so that there will be few if any surprises when taking the exam. The questions
are neither too simple nor too difficult so that they provide a realistic gage as to how
you’ll perform when you take the test. Overall, I’d recommend this resource for students
to add to the resources they are using when preparing for the math section of the SAT!

– Sean Silverman, Tutor,

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 What experts say about this book!
My initial reaction to this book is, I love it! It is very smart the way you have the book
formatted. I can break down the test into different sections with varying skill levels as
well. Brilliant! That makes the test prep easier for both teachers and students, and as a
prep coordinator, I can give students different levels even in the same lesson. I like the
way you have structured the problems to look like the test and included opportunities
for students to practice their bubbles and grid in questions on the same page. Students
definitely need help there!

– Zachary Baca,
Arvada High School

The SAT Math Practice Questions book is a fantastic resource for students and tutors
alike. The layout of the book, divided by the subscores of the PSAT and SAT, works
well to allow students to analyze their scores and then concentrate on the skills where
they need most practice. The list of topics in the answers is also helpful for tutors who
appreciate focused practice, as it gives a quick resource for precision in lesson planning.
I very much enjoyed the book, and I think it’s a great resource to have.

– Dr. Laura Jarvis-Seibert, Manager and Academic Tutor,

The Fluency Factory

Loved the very useful and concise information in Chapter 1, SAT Overview; it will
definitely add to a higher score if the student follows this advice. The Calculator/
No calculator icon at the top of the page is also useful. Dividing the questions into 3
categories of difficulty - easy, medium, and hard, is brilliant! This makes studying much
more effective for the student.

– Judith Sargent, Branch Manager,

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
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 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 SAT Overview  1

What is the SAT 2
Preparing for the SAT 2 
Words to Know 3
Who takes the SAT 4 
Who gives the SAT 4
What is tested? 5 
Reading 6 
Writing and Language 6
Math 6
Scoring 7

Chapter 2 Heart of Algebra  11

No Calculator 12
Calculator 14

Chapter 3 Passport to Advanced Math 71

No Calculator 72
Calculator 93

Chapter 4 Problem Solving and Data Analysis 121

No Calculator 122
Calculator 145

Chapter 5 Additional Topics in Math 175

No Calculator 176
Calculator 185

Chapter 6 Math Practice Test 197

No Calculator 199
Calculator 212
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 How To Use This Book

SAT Math Practice Questions is divided into four chapters focusing on specific areas of math questions that
appear in the SAT: problem-solving and data analysis, heart of algebra, passport to advanced math, and
additional topics in math. These four chapters contain practice questions that you need to keep solving and
revising until you get it perfect. Chapter 6 contains a Math Practice test that you can solve once you’ve gone
through the questions in the book and feel thoroughly prepared to take a practice test.

Heart of Algebra: In Chapter 2, you will be practicing linear equations and solving functions. You’ll also be
solving and interpreting systems of linear inequalities in 1 and 2 variables.

Passport to Advanced Math: Chapter 3 will expose you to more complex math, like quadratic and
exponential functions. The focus here is on solving quadratic equations with rational coefficients, as well
as the addition, subtraction, and multiplication of polynomial expressions. You will also practice sketching
graphs by using your knowledge of the zeros and factors of polynomials.

Problem-solving and Data Analysis: In Chapter 4, you’ll find questions on ratios and percentages, word
problems, and questions that need to be solved by analyzing relationships in graphical and statistical data.
You will use scatterplot, linear, quadratic, or exponential models to describe the relationship between
variables.

Additional Topics in Math: There are six additional math questions in the SAT test, three in the calculator
section and three in the non-calculator section. Here, you will be solving questions on geometry, trigonometry,
and complex numbers. You will be practicing questions on volumes, congruence, similarity, and radian
measures.

In each chapter, you will be solving two broad types of questions: multiple-choice questions that require you
to choose one answer, and grid-in questions that need to be marked in a grid.

All questions are divided into two parts: questions that require a calculator (Calculator questions) and
questions that need to be solved without a calculator (No-Calculator questions). For detailed instructions on
the type of questions, please refer to Chapter 1. 

Difficulty level of the questions

Within each chapter, the questions have been divided into MCQ questions and Grid-in questions with three
levels of difficulty- easy, medium, and hard- to help you practice effectively. Remember that each question
has equal weightage when it comes to marks- it’s only the level of difficulty and the time spent on each
question that differ. 
The amount of time spent on each question is subjective, but try to follow the average time limits set out
below so that you have sufficient time for each question on the test.

Easy: These questions are fairly basic and can be answered quickly if you have a strong grasp of the
fundamental math concepts. These are straightforward questions that don’t require much calculation or
brainstorming. These types of questions will take 40-30 seconds to complete, on an average.

Medium: These questions are at an intermediate level of difficulty and require you to think carefully before
answering. They are slightly more complex than the questions in the easy section and involve a series of steps
in the process of finding the final answer. On an average, these types of questions will take a minute or a
minute and a half to complete. 

Hard: These questions require careful attention and may take up a significant portion of your time. They
require a clear understanding of the exact answers required, so it is best to approach them with an analytical
frame of mind. Read between the lines as you investigate the details and the exact requirements set out in the
question. These questions generally take 3-2 minutes to complete.
 Chapter 1
SAT Overview
So, you’ve decided to take the SAT. At this point in your life you probably have a lot of important decisions
looming in front of you. What college would I like to attend? What do I need to get in? What classes should
I be taking? What’s a good GPA? Of course, you are also wondering about the SAT. This chapter provides an
overview of the SAT as one of the data points considered for college entrance standards. It also provides the
outline of the test, grading overview and some helpful hints to get you started. The most important first step
is to know what to expect, so you can make the best-informed choices as you look forward to your exciting
future. Congratulations on taking that first step.

What is the SAT

The SAT (Standardized Aptitude Test) is one of the two primary tests which colleges use to gauge whether or
not you might be ready for college. It is a test that reflects the things you should have learned in high school
and relies on strategic questioning to actively represent those skills and knowledge that are essential as you
enter the world of college. But what is it really? The SAT is a measure of how well you can take what you
learned and apply it to a timed testing environment. It shows how well you take tests and how well you do in
a stressful situation. It does not however, measure your intelligence. In fact, once you learn the tips and tricks
of the test, one might argue it measures your testing ability more than what you know.

If that’s what it is, why do colleges use it for a standard for admission? Colleges use this as a predictive analytic
tool to try to figure out if you have the basic abilities required of a college freshman. They want to make sure
you can comprehend reading at a level that is expected in your classes. Same with math: do you have a basic
understanding of mathematical concepts so you can succeed not just in math class but in other required
classes such as economics? Many colleges also want to see if you can write in a way that is conducive to the
college classroom. Again, they are not testing whether or not you CAN write but whether or not you can
follow instructions and apply what you read to create an essay that would be appropriate for the college
classroom.  Finally, they are assessing your ability to take lengthy, timed tests. This testing situation mirrors
what you might encounter in your college classes. They want to make sure, when they check that box for YES,
they will be admitting someone with the tools to succeed. Colleges and universities must report their success
rates with students and if all their students drop out, because they are not prepared to succeed, then the
college itself cannot succeed. That is one reason why the admission process is so rigorous.

Preparing for the SAT

Knowing all that, it is essential to understand the tips and tricks of this assessment. The SAT is a great
vehicle to show what you know. It has recently been realigned with the current high school college readiness
curriculum, so it does reflect what you have seen in your classroom. But like any other test, it requires
preparation and planning to do your best. It is important to note that you can take the test more than once. It
won’t count against you to try again, and in the end, you can choose the test you would like to send to your
chosen school. Some schools superscore, which means you can combine the best sections into one final score.
(You can read more about that in the “Words to Know” section). All these options are handy, especially if test
taking isn’t one of your strengths, but the real goal should be to go into your first testing situation with a plan
to succeed.

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Here are some tips to prepare for that first testing day:
• Learn strategies, tips and tools
• Practice, practice, practice. The more questions you see; the better you will do
• Learn math and reading formulas
• Create a study group and learn from your friends

You also need to:

• Understand the purpose of the test
• Outline the standards and requirements of each section
• Learn strategies and practices that will help you do your best on the test
• And above all, know what to expect and develop a plan to succeed

On the day of the test here are some things to remember:

• Get a good night’s sleep and relax. Remember it is not the end of the world if you don’t have
your best testing day. You can always take the test again.
• Gather your testing supplies. Take several sharpened number 2 pencils and your calculator
(make sure it follows the guidelines set forth by the College Board).
• It is always smart to take a snack with you for your breaks. This will help energize you and keep
you going.
• Don’t forget your picture ID and your testing ticket. Make sure to double check all the
requirements on the College Board site. They will give you a detailed account of all the
documents you need to bring.

Words to Know

College Board: The College Board is the manager of the SAT. This organization provides great resources to
better understand the application process, the meaning of your score, and the components of the test.

Standardized: Standardized means the same for all. Everyone taking the SAT will be tested on standardized
material. There is no truth in the old myth that a red cover is a harder version, or if you take the test in June,
it’s easier than if you take it in January. Whenever you take it, regardless of the color of your test, the content
is the same.

ACT: This is a test similar to the SAT. When the SAT was redesigned, it became more aligned with the content
of the ACT. Now the two tests are pretty similar. Both tests are equally important, and you should consult
your colleges of choice to see which they prefer.

Data Point: You might hear the SAT mentioned as a data point. This means it is just one measure, one point
of data that is used to predict whether or not you will be a good fit for the college or university. Remember,
they are using a predictive analysis formula to find the best fit for their programs and campus mission.
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You’ll notice that every institution rates data points differently so that those skills they value most will be the
biggest data points to consider.

Old SAT vs. New SAT: In 2016, the SAT made some major changes to its format, grading formula and essay.
For the first year that these changes were in place, students could choose which format they would like to
take. However, now there is just one SAT. When you sit for the exam, you can be assured that everyone else
sitting for the exam that day is receiving a similar version of the test.

Superscore: A Superscore is when after taking the SAT multiple times, you combine the best scores for each
section to create the Superscore that you send to your school. For example, if you rocked the first math test
but just bombed the reading, if you chose to take it again, and did great on the reading, your score could be
composed of the math from the first test and the reading from the second. This sounds great, right? However,
this is not a College Board thing. This is a school-to-school decision. You need to check with the schools you
intend to apply to and see if they Superscore. If they do not, then you will use the total scores from each
individual test. This is an important distinction.

Who takes the SAT

The typical test taker is a student planning to enter an undergraduate program in the United States or
Canada. The SAT may be a requirement for admission, but it is important to check with your colleges of
choice to see if they prefer the SAT or ACT. It is also essential to see if they require the essay. Typically, this
test is taken in the 11th and 12th grade.

Who gives the SAT

On the day of the test, your exam will be administered by trained proctors. They are employees of the College
Board and they specialize in test security. They are not able to answer questions about the test but can answer
your logistical questions such as where to take a break and when the test starts. They read their instructions
from a script so the College Board can ensure that every test taker is receiving the same information. They are
also responsible for watching for testing anomalies or misadministration issues.

The SAT is administered by the College Board. The College Board is an organization which writes, evaluates
and manages the registration for the exam. They are your one stop shop for anything you need to know
about actually taking the test. You can register through their site as well as receive your final score. Once
you register and choose your schools, the College Board will also send your scores directly to your schools
of choice. They also provide a thorough explanation of your scores, so you can see your highs and lows and
make plans for improvements, if you are considering retaking the test.

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Remember, even though you may take the test at your high school, it is not your school that is responsible
for the test. The College Board creates, grades and secures all tests, so they can ensure test security. In other
words, they can guarantee that you took the correct test with the correct results.

What is tested?

The SAT is divided into three  sections:

• Reading
• Writing and language
• Math

Reading

The Reading test consists of 52 multiple choice questions and you have 65 minutes to complete it. You’ll
encounter passages or pairs of passages that are taken from the fields of literature, historical documents,
social sciences and natural sciences. The biggest advantage you have in this test is to choose the order you
attack the passages. The best strategy is to practice. Your strategy will improve as you begin to understand
your strengths and opportunities. That understanding comes with practice. For example, if you are good at
historical documents, you might want to do that passage first and get it out of the way, so you can focus on
the natural science passage that you know is a passage that will require more of your time.

You can also learn about question types and develop strategies for each one. The question types you will see
include;
• Main idea/big picture questions
• Detail questions
• Inference questions
• Author’s purpose and technique questions
• Vocabulary questions
• Analogy questions
• Data reasoning
• Use of evidence support

Each question type carries with it its own strategies and tips. The first step is to be able to decide which
question type you are encountering. After you know what type of the question it is, you can decide first what
kind of answer you are looking for and next how to use the passage to find the answer. However, as you are
deciding these strategies, the clock is ticking, which is why practicing is essential.

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Here are some quick tips to get you started:
• Know what to expect: format, time, expectations.
• Choose the order of passages.
• Read the passages in a way that makes sense to answer the questions. You don’t have to
necessarily read every word to answer these questions.
• Remember this is a passage-based assessment. They are not looking for what you think or what
you know. Focus on what the passage says. That’s all that matters.
• Save main idea questions for the last. By that time, you will have lived with the passage long
enough to get the gist of what it is saying.

Writing and Language

You will have 35 minutes for the 44 multiple choice questions in this section. Questions cover grammar,
vocabulary and editing. You will start with four passages and work through the questions in context. What
this means is that every question offers you a chance to practice real skills such as editing, choosing the best
word and reordering sentences. You will be also asked several reading comprehension questions mostly
relating to topic sentences and details. Don’t get too caught up in reading the passages but make sure as you
are working through the questions, you have a general idea of what is going on in the passage. That makes
it much easier to answer those tricky reading comprehension questions. You also may need to interpret
graphics, so make sure you understand their role in the overall passage.

Math

The math section is divided into two parts with a total of 58 questions. Note that in the first section, you
cannot use your calculator for the 20 questions. This section takes 25 minutes. The second section has 38
questions and lasts for 55 minutes. In this part, you can use your calculator.

The math section covers four main topics.

• Heart of Algebra
• Problem Solving and Data Analysis
• Passport to Advanced Math
• Additional Topics in Math

The most important thing in this section is to know what the question is asking. Make sure you have worked
through all the steps to reach the answer the test really wants. Sometimes, not completing that last step or not
converting inches to feet or pounds to ounces is the difference between a correct and incorrect answer. Also
read the word problems carefully. Use your reading strategies to find keywords and again, make sure you

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understand what type of answer is required. Finally make sure you are able to use and apply the basic math
formulas required for this test. The College Board website provides a comprehensive list of those formulas.
Knowing what formula goes with what problem is a big first step towards math success.

Scoring

The SAT has two main scores: Reading and Writing, and Math.

For each section you can score between 200 and 800 points. A perfect final score is 1600.

Here are some terms to better understand your score:

Your total score is the sum of the Reading and Writing and Math sections. This can range between 400 and
1600. A section score is the score you receive on each of the separate sections: Reading and Writing and Math.
Remember Reading and Writing are scored as one section. This can be helpful to students who have strengths
in one of the sections but struggle in the other. They will eventually balance each other.

A percentile is the comparison between you and the rest of the students who took the SAT in the year of your
test. This is a test that 11th and 12th graders can take, so you will be compared with all students, not just those
students in your grade.

A cross-test score shows how you performed on select questions that represent knowledge in science and
history. Finally, a subscore is reported as a number from 1 to 15 and it shows how you perform on basic
knowledge questions that specifically relate to what you learned in high school. Topics include: a) Command
of Evidence, b) Words in Context, c) Expression of Ideas and d) Standard English Conventions for Reading
and Writing and Language tests and a) Heart of Algebra, b) Problem Solving and Data Analysis and c)
Passport to Advanced Math for Math test.

The calculation of your overall score is a bit tricky. First there is a raw score. A raw score is found through
how many questions you got right. You are not penalized for skipping or guessing questions, but you should
always attack each question with your best strategies. Then your score is “equated.” What this means is
basically your score is curved. The way the curve is determined is far more complicated than you need to
understand to figure out your score, but here is the gist. The College Board takes all the tests and determines
a high and low scoring range. Based on those highs and lows they set their scale. This scale tries to smooth
out all the different testing situations, so everyone’s curve is pretty much the same. The bottom line is that the
curve never really makes that much difference in your final score. If you have a high raw score, you will have
a high SAT score. So, the best strategy is to get as many right answers as you can.

Now that you know the basics you are ready to get started. The key is to practice and know what to expect.
Good luck and get practicing.

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 Directions for Questions
Following are some general instructions for solving the questions.

1. The use of a calculator is not permitted for no-calculator questions.

2. The use of a calculator is permitted for calculator questions. 

3. All variables and expressions used represent real numbers. 

4. Figures provided in this test are drawn to scale unless otherwise indicated.

5. All figures lie in a plane unless otherwise indicated.

6. Unless otherwise indicated, the domain of a given function f is the set of all real numbers x for which f(x) is
a real number.

Reference

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For Multiple-choice questions

Solve each problem, choose the best answer from the choices provided, and fill in the corresponding circle on
your answer sheet.
A B C D A B C D
Answer: A Answer: B

A B C D A B C D
Answer: C Answer: D

For student-produced response questions, solve

the problem and enter your answer in the grid, as
described

below, on the answer sheet.

1. Although not required, it is suggested that you

write your answer in the boxes at the top of the
columns to help you fill in the circles accurately.
You will receive credit only if the circles are
filled in correctly.

2. Mark no more than one circle in any column.

3. No question has a negative answer.

4. Some problems may have more than one correct

answer. In such cases, grid only one answer.

5. Mixed numbers such as 3½ must be gridded as

3.5 or 7/2. (If 3½ is entered into the grid, it will
be interpreted as 31/2 instead of 3½.)

6. Decimal answers: If you obtain a decimal

answer with more digits than the grid can
accommodate, it may be either rounded or
truncated, but it must fill the entire grid.

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 Chapter 2
Heart of Algebra
 EASY Heart of Algebra

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 3

Which of the following lines has an undefined

1
slope?
What is the slope of the line perpendicular to the 10
one shown below? Green Line
Orange Line
10
5
Red Line

5 Blue Line
-10 -5 0 5 10

-10 -5 0 5 10
-5

-5 -10

-10 A) Red line

B) Green line
3 C) Blue line
A)
4 D) Orange line
4
B) A B C D
3
-4
C)
3
-3 4
D)
4
Megan and her friends all go to buy candy at
A B C D the store. Mark pays $15 for 3 chocolate bars,
Megan pays $20 for 4 chocolate bars, and Cindy
pays $100 for 20 chocolate bars. Which equation
below represents the price per chocolate bar
2 related to the total price of each order? Please
note that y represents total price and x represents
Mark runs a tutoring service where he charges
number of chocolate bars.
$7 for each new client and $20 per hour. His
new client gets 4 hours of tutoring and pays A) 5y = x
Mark $100. Which of the following statements is B) y = 5x
correct?
C) y = x + 5
A) Mark was overpaid
D) 15 y = 3x
B) Mark was underpaid
A B C D
C) You cannot determine if he was overpaid or
underpaid based on the information given.
D) Mark was paid the correct amount for his
services. A B C D

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5 7

Samantha bought M&Ms from the store. She is The following graphs represent a system of linear
told that the amount of sweet M&Ms and the equations. The lines shown are parallel. How
amount of bitter M&Ms is represented by the many solutions will this system of equations
following system of inequalities, where s is the have?
number of sweet M&Ms and b is the number of 10
bitter M&Ms:
s  b  25
5
5s  10b  2 Red Line

Which of the following solutions, in the format

(s, b) could be a possible solution for the number -10 -5 0 5 10
of M&Ms in Samantha’s bag? Blue Line

A) (6, 10) -5
B) (2, 30)
-10
C) (1, 1)
D) (50, 10) A) No solution

A B C D B) One solution
C) Infinite solutions
D) Because we are not given the equations of
the lines, it is impossible to know.
6 A B C D
What is the solution to the system of linear
equations demonstrated in the graph?
10

Blue Line
5 Red Line

-10 -5 0 5 10

-5

-10

A) (0, 2)
B) (0, 0)
C) (2, 0)
D) (2, 2)

A B C D

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 EASY Heart of Algebra

8
10
Which of the following graphs demonstrates a
system of linear equations with no solution? Blue Line
Red Line
5
10
Blue Line
Red Line iv.
-10 -5 0 5 10
5

-5
i. -10 -5 0 5 10
-10

-5 A) i & ii
B) ii & iv
-10
C) iii & iv
D) ii & iii
10
A B C D

Blue Line 5

ii. -10 -5 0 5 10 9

If a  2b  3c  24 and 3a  2b  c  36 ,
Red Line what is the value of (a + b + c ) ?
-5
A) 8

-10 B) 12
C) 15
10
D) 60

A B C D
5 Red Line

Blue Line
iii. -10 -5 0 5 10

-5

-10

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10 12

In a factory, the number of units manufactured If 5a  7  2a  22, what is the value of a + 2?

in a month follows the linear function N = 231D, A) 4
where N is the number of units produced in the
month and D is the number of days elapsed in B) –3
the month. Which of the following represents C) 0
231 in the above equation? D) 2
A) The number of units manufactured only in
the first day A B C D

B) The number of workers working in the

factory
C) The number of units manufactured each day
of the month 13

D) The increase in the number of workers in the P  89  12t

factory per day The number of vehicles in public transportation
in City X between 2005 and 2014 is modeled
A B C D
by the equation above. In the equation, P is the
number of vehicles and t is the year (assuming
2005 is t=0). What does the 12 mean in the
equation?
11 A) The number of vehicles in public
A man buys a apples and g oranges, each costing transportation was 12 in 2005.
80 cents and 60 cents respectively. If the man B) The number of vehicles in public
buys less than 18 fruits and spends less than $12, transportation increased by 12 vehicles each
which of the following is the correct inequality year between 2005 and 2014.
representing the above information? C) The number of vehicles in public
A) a  g  18 transportation increased in total by 12
4 a  3 g  60 between 2005 and 2014.

B) a  g  18 D) The number of vehicles in public

4 a  3 g  60 transportation was 12 in 2014.

C) a  g  18
4a  3 g  60 A B C D

D) a  g  18
4a  3 g  60

A B C D

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In the TAS aptitude test, three marks are

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awarded for a correct response and one mark
2
f ( x )  x  px  q is deducted for an incorrect response. John
If p = 2q and the function has a value of 16 at took the test and secured 76 marks. If there are
x = 3 , what is the value of p? 40 questions in the test and John attempted
all questions, how many of his responses were
incorrect?

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1. Topic: Misc 4. Topic: Linear Function Word Problems

The correct answer is C The correct answer is B
The slope of the perpendicular line is the y = 5 x because the cost per chocolate bar is
opposite reciprocal of the slope of the line shown $5, as seen =
by $15 / 3 $= 5, $20 / 4 $5,
3 and $100 / 20 = $5. The cost per chocolate bar
above. The slope of the line above is . This is needs to be multiplied by the number of bars
4
determined by looking at one point and finding purchased to get the total price of the order.
the rise/run. Therefore, the equation is y = 5 x .

For instance, if you take the point (0, –3), the

rise is 3 and the run is 4 to get to the point (4, 0). 5. Topic: Systems of Linear Inequalities Word
−4 Problem
Therefore, the opposite reciprocal is , which
3 The correct answer is B (2, 30)
is answer choice C. In order for an answer to be a possible solution,
it must make both equations in the system
2. Topic: Misc of inequalities true. For the first equation,
plugging in the values makes it 2  30  25,
The correct answer is A and simplified it turns into 32 ≥ 25, which
Mark was overpaid. Mark should have been paid is true. For the second inequality, it becomes
$20  4  $80 for his hourly rate, and then $7 5(2) − 10(30) < 2, which simplified is
more for the new client fee. Therefore, he should −290 < 2. This is also true. Therefore, this is a
have been paid $87 . Because he was paid possible solution.
$100, he was overpaid.
6. Topic: Solving Systems of Linear Equations
3. Topic: Graphing Linear Equations The correct answer is C
The correct answer is C The solution of the system of linear equations
The blue line is a vertical line. A vertical line has is the intersection. On the graph you can see
an undefined slope because the change in x is the intersection at (2, 0). Therefore the correct
zero. The formula for slope is “The change in y answer is C (2, 0).
divided by the change in x”. Because the change
in x is zero, the denominator of the slope is 0.
In mathematics, you cannot divide by 0 and the 7. Topic: Linear Equations and Inequalities
result is an undefined slope. The correct answer is A
No solution. Parallel lines will never intersect,
so a system of linear equations that contains two
parallel lines will have no solution.

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8. Topic: Linear Equations and Inequalities 11. Topic: Systems of linear inequalities (word
The correct answer is D problems)

A system of linear equations has no solution The correct answer is B

when the lines are parallel. Here, the lines are Since total number of fruits is less than 15, we
parallel in iii and ii. Therefore, these are the have: a + g < 18
two systems with no solution. The answer is Since total amount spent is less than $12, we
therefore D. have: 80a  60 g < 1200  >4a  3 g < 60.

9. Topic: Solving linear equations and 12. Topic: Solving linear equations and
inequalities inequalities
The correct answer is C The correct answer is B
a  2b  3c  24 ...(i)
5a  7  2a  22 > 3a  15 >
3a  2b  c  36 ...(ii)
a  5 > a  2  3.
Adding: 4(a  b  c )  60 Hence, the correct answer is B.
a  b  c  15
The correct answer is option C. 13. Topic: Interpreting linear functions
The correct answer is B
10. Topic: Interpreting linear Functions
In the given formula t is multiplied by 12, then it
The correct answer is C follows that each year the number of vehicles P
As ‘N’ represents the number of units produced increases by 12 for given years.
in the month and ‘D’ represents the number Hence, the correct answer is B.
of days elapsed in the month, the 231 getting
multiplied to the number of days implies:
N = 231, for D = 1 14. Topic: Functions
N = 462, for D =2 The correct answer is 2
2
And so on… Since p = 2q , we have: f ( x )  x  2qx  q.
This means that the number of units Again, the function takes a value of 16 at x=3, we
manufactured each day of the month is 231 have:
Hence option C. 2
16  3  2q  3  q > 16  9  7q > q  1.
Thus, =
p 2=
q 2.
Hence, the answer is 2.

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15. Topic: Linear inequality and equation (word

problems)
The correct answer is 11
Let the number of responses that John got
correct be c and the responses that he got
incorrect be i.
Thus: c  i  40 … (i)
Also, since he secured 76 marks, we have:
3c  i  76 … (ii)
Adding (i) and (ii): = = > c = 29.
4c 116
Thus, i  40  c  40  29  11.
Hence, 11 of John’s responses were incorrect.
Hence, the answer is 11.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 10

16
5
Using the following equation, what value of “A”
makes the following system of equations have
(−4 / 7, −1 / 7) as a solution? B)
-10 -5 0 5 10

Ax  5 y  3
8 x  Ay  4 -5

A) 3
B) 5 -10

C) 4
10
D) –4

A B C D
5

C)
-10 -5 0 5 10

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-5
Choose the answer choice that best graphically
displays the following equations:
-10
y  2x  4
1
y x 2
3 10

10

5
D)
-10 -5 0 5 10

A)
-10 -5 0 5 10
-5

-5
-10

-10

A B C D

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