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12 Practice Tests for the SAT
Practice Test Ten Answers and Explanations
Choice (A) is distortion; the author mentions Homer's success
at Harper's but doesn't imply that this is the primary reason for
his success. In addition, this choice doesn't address the quality
of Homer's work. Choice (B) is a misused detail; Homer was
not formally trained, but the author never implies that this fact
was the primary cause of Homer's popularity. Also, like (A),
this choice doesn't discuss Homer's paintings. Choice (C) fits
well with the ideas expressed in the passage. Choice (D) is a
misused detail; the author would agree with this statement, but
Homer's influence is not the reason for his popularity. Choice (E)
is out of scope; the author writes only about Homer and
doesn't imply that his success illustrates any general principle.
24. A
Difficulty: High
Homer's personality is never directly addressed in the
passage; each answer choice should be weighed against
his actions to decide which is correct. Although Homer's
personality is not mentioned directly, you know that he
made his own way in the art world, so look for a choice that
alludes to this sense of independence.
In (A), independent is your prediction exactly, and confident
also seems like a good description of someone who did not
seek the approval of art critics. Choice (B) is out of scope;
there's no evidence that Homer was particularly inquisitive.
Choice (C) is out of scope; there's no evidence that Homer
was calculating, and the negative tone of the term doesn't
fit with this pro-Homer passage. Choice (D) is an opposite;
Homer seems far too strong willed to be described as
cautious. Choice (E) is out of scope; Homer is not portrayed
as particularly sociable.
SECTION 5
1. D
Difficulty: Low
Strategic Advice: This type of question does not test your
ability to interpret information as much as it tests your ability
to be careful in your calculations.
Getting to the Answer:
Cross-multiply:
lOx= 12
x= ll
10
X= _§_
5
2. B
Difficulty: Low
Strategic Advice: Define an issue in its simplest terms.
Here, for example, ask yourself, "In which choice does every
fraction reduce to the same thing?"
Getting to the Answer:
Once you see that every fraction in (B) equals t· there's
no need to check the remaining choices-though if doing
so would make you feel more secure about your answer,
check quickly.
3. A
Difficulty: Low
Strategic Advice: Many test takers are intimidated by threedimensional
shapes. But in many cases, these questions
break down to simple arithmetic once you label all of the
information you know.
Getting to the Answer:
ur= t csn = t c12) = 4
V=lwh = 8 x 12 x4 = 384
4. A
Difficulty: Low
Strategic Advice: On Test Day, you can save time and
stress if you avoid unnecessary calculations. In this question,
for example, you don't need to calculate a square root. You
can also save time if you review the answer choices. The
difference m2 - 7 must be less than m2 + 7, so you can
quickly eliminate (C), (D), and (E).
Getting to the Answer:
m2 + 7 =29
m2 =22
m2 - 7 = 22 - 7 = l 5
5. B
Difficulty: Medium
Strategic Advice: Like many questions on the SAT, this
one requires you to translate from English into math. Once
translated, this question becomes straightforward arithmetic.