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The Mathematics Section
^x+ . 25h+ x=
1.
25
2x
+ . 25=
125 .
2x
= 100 .
x=
. 50
But x is the cost of the ball. Notice that $.50 is one of the choices, B. Because
x= . 50, then x+ . 25= . 75. Therefore the bat costs $.75, which is choice C.
Always answer the question being asked. Circling the key word or words can help
you do that.
5. Tia is trying to round off the number 4,547 to the nearest hundred. If she
gets the right answer, she receives extra credit. What answer must Tia get
to receive extra credit?
A. 5,000
B. 4,600
C. 4,550
D. 4,500
E. 4,540
To round off to the nearest hundred, you must check to see whether the tens place
is 5 or more. If it is 5 or more, you round the hundreds place up one number and
put zeros in back — 4,500. The correct answer is D.
Pull Out Information
Pulling information out of the word problem structure often gives you a better
look at what you’re working with; therefore, you gain additional insight into the
problem.
Samples
6. If a mixture is 3 ⁄7 alcohol by volume and 4 ⁄7 water by volume, what is the
ratio of the volume of alcohol to the volume of water in this mixture?
A. 3/7
B. 4/7
C. 3/4
D. 4/3
E. 7/4
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