Bluebook SAT Test Ratios, Rates, Proportional Relationships, and Units 6

Question 1

A container is 25% full. After adding 18 liters, it is 70% full. What is the total capacity of the container in liters?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

36

Answer

45

Answer

50

Question 2

A car trip covers 1/4 of the distance in the first hour, and the remaining 90 miles in the next 2 hours. What was the total distance of the trip?

Accepted Answer

120 miles

Answer

108 miles

Answer

112 miles

Answer

125 miles

Question 3

A 12% acid solution and a 30% acid solution are mixed to make 60 liters of an 18% acid solution. How many liters of the 12% solution are used?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

30

Answer

36

Answer

45

Question 4

If the exchange rate is 1 USD = 0.85 EUR, how many USD would you receive for 51 EUR?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

55

Answer

57

Answer

63

Question 5

A photograph measures 4 inches by 6 inches. It is enlarged so that the longer side becomes 15 inches. What is the length of the shorter side of the enlarged photo?

Accepted Answer

10 in

Answer

8 in

Answer

9 in

Answer

12 in

Question 6

A worker earns $18.50 per hour for regular time and $27.75 per hour for overtime (any hours over 40 per week). How much does the worker earn in a week with 46 hours of work?

Accepted Answer

$906.50

Answer

$806.50

Answer

$840.50

Answer

$853.50

Question 7

A scale model of a building is made at a ratio of 1:200. If the model is 0.45 meters tall, how tall is the actual building, in meters?

Accepted Answer

90 m

Answer

70 m

Answer

80 m

Answer

100 m