Practice Test
The practice tests included with this workbook have been designed
to give you the real “game day”-type practice you need to succeed on
Section 1
the SAT. When you take the practice tests, you should try to replicate
the conditions of an actual SAT testing situation. Key points to Time–20 Minutes
consider are: 20 Questions
In this section solve each problem, using any available space on the
• Make sure you have a long block of time where you can page for scratchwork. Then decide which is the best of the choices
concentrate on the test without interruption. given and fill in the corresponding oval on the answer sheet.
• Use the answer sheets provided in the back of this workbook Notes:
to get used to filling in your answers. Either tear them out or 1. The use of a calculator is permitted. All numbers used are real
copy them so you won’t need to flip back and forth. numbers.
• Have at least two sharp #2 pencils-get used to using them to 2. Figures that accompany problems in this test are intended
see how many you need to bring on test day. to provide information useful in solving the problems. They
• Use the same calculator you plan to use on test day. Don’t are drawn as accurately as possible EXCEPT when it is stated
forget to use it. It will save you time. in a specific problem that the figure is not drawn to scale. All
figures lie in a plane unless otherwise indicated.
• Have some scratch paper handy.
• Use an accurate timer and strictly follow the allotted time for
1. If x/16 = 3/4 then x =
each section. Don’t get in the habit of giving yourself any
more time than is allotted. (A) 15/4
• Try to complete the whole test before checking your answers (B) 4
on any section. (C) 12
• Don’t flip back to the workbook for help. Struggle through (D) 13
and then go back and review the sections of the workbook (E) 64/3
and DVDs as needed.
Once you have completed a practice test, turn to the answer section A
and check your answers. Once you’ve checked your answers, go back W
to the test questions and try to understand what you did wrong on
the ones you missed. This type of review will help you understand
and correct any trouble areas you have. 12 12
NOTE: The practice tests included in this workbook do not contain an
X
experimental section. 60º
B C Z Y
2. Triangle ABC above has a perimeter equal to:
(A) 24
(B) 36
(C) 38
(D) 40
(E) 44
a b i j
Line 1
d c l k
e f m n Line 2
h g p o
√2 x
3√3 x
A = πr 2
A = lw A = ½bh V = lwh V = πr h
2
C = A +b
2 2 2
Special Right Triangles
C = 2πr
The number of degrees od arc in a cirlce is 360
The measure in degrees of a straignt line is 180
The sum of the measure in degrees of the angles in a triangle is 180
SAT Practice Test
, A
7. If a/b = 1 then a – b =
(A) 0
RESTAURANT X (B) 1
(C) 2
RESTAURANT Y (D) a
(E) b
3. Based on the information in the chart above, Restaurant X sold 8. Last week Charlie ran five miles more than Danny did. This week
approximately how many more hamburgers in 1997 than did Charlie ran two miles less than Danny did. Which of the following
Restaurant Y? must be true about Charlie’s miles run for the two weeks when
(A) 50,000 compared with Danny’s?
(B) 75,000 (A) Charlie ran twice as far as Danny.
(C) 100,000 (B) Charlie ran 7 miles less than Danny.
(D) 125,000 (C) Charlie ran 3 miles less than Danny.
(E) 150,000 (D) Charlie ran 3 miles more than Danny. A
(E) Charlie ran 7 miles more than Danny.
E
4. A certain company issues a test for all potential employees. In D
order to work for this company, an employee must answer at least 9. If x2 - 6 = 23, then x2 + 6 = H
90% of the 40 questions on this test correctly. A minimum of how
many questions must be answered correctly to work at this company? (A) 29
(B) 35
(A) 30
(C) 52
(B) 32
(D) 59
(C) 34
(E) 841
(D) 35
(E) 36
A A A
W W
12
X X
C Z C Z Y Y B B C C
5. In the figure above, WX=5, YZ=12 and XY = 1/3YZ. What is the 10. In isosceles triangle ABC, side AB is equal to side AC and side BC is
volume of this rectangular solid? bisected by line segment AD, not shown. How many points on AD are
the same distance from point B as from point C?
(A) 21
(A) None
(B) 60
(B) One
(C) 240 (C) Two
(D) 276 (D) Three
(E) 420 (E) All points
b i j
Line 1
c lLine
k 1
6. For which of the following pairs of (x, y) is x + y > 4 and x – y < -4? 11. If a, b, and c are positive integers where ab = 10 and bc = 20,
which of the following cannot be true?
(A) 4,3
n e f Line
m n
(B) 3,4 2 Line 2 (A) a > c
o h g (C)p 2,7o (B) b > c
(C) a > b
(D) 1,1/3
(D) c > b
(E) 0, 4
(E) c > a
SAT Practice Test
, 16. A certain gym offers its members two types of monthly
membership deals.
a b i j Type 1 = Unlimited use of the gym for $30 per
Line 1
d c l k month.
Type 2 = An initial charge of $20 per month plus a $1
charge for each visit.
e f m n Line 2 How many times would a gym member need to visit the gym in a
h g p o month for Type 1 to be the cheaper of the two options?
(A) 1
12. In the figure above, Line 1 is parallel to Line 2. Which of the (B) 5
following angles must be equal?
(C) 9
I. a and g (D) 10
II. e and g (E) 11
III. h and m
(A) None
(B) I only 17. A line segment has endpoints M and N, and the length of line
segment MN is greater than 20 but less than 30. There are five
(C) II and III only
additional points A,B,C,D, and E on line segment MN which are
(D) I and III only located 2,6,7,12, and 16 respectively from point N. Which of these
(E) I and II only points could be the bisector of MN?
(A) A
(B) B
13. A total of 80 people attended a dinner party. If 30% of the first 30 (C) C
people ordered chicken, 60% of the next 20 people ordered chicken, (D) D
and 50% of the final 30 people also ordered chicken, what percent of (E) E
the 80 people at this party ordered chicken?
(A) 30%
(B) 35%
18. The difference on a ruler between x and 1/6 is the same asBthe
(C) 45%
difference between 4/5 and 1. Which of the following could be x?
(D) 90% a°
R(a,b) (A) 1/6
(E) 140%
(B) 1/5 x
(C) 11/30 2
(D) 29/30
14. Let w♠x♠y♠z be defined as (w – x)(y – z). If a = 5♠3♠7♠4, (E) 6/5
70°
what is the value of 8♠4♠a♠3? A 2
S(a,0)
(A) 6
(B) 12
(C) 32
(D) 96 RESTAURANT X
(E) 178 RESTAURANT Y
15. The product of the integers a and b is 2,500. The units digit
of a is 0. If a is divided by 25, the result is equal to b. Which of the
following could be a?
(A) 10 19. In circle Z above, arc XY is equal to 1/4th of the circle’s
circumference. If the radius of the circle is 6, what is the area of
(B) 25 triangle XYZ?
(C) 100
(A) 9 A
(D) 125 F
(B) 18 E B
(E) 250
(C) 36
D G
(D) 9π
H C
(E) 36π
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