SSAT Math Question 157: Answer and Explanation
Home > SSAT Test > SSAT Math Practice Tests
Test Information
- Use your browser's back button to return to your test results.
- Do more SSAT Math Practice Tests.
Question: 157
5. If we double the value of a and c in the fraction 
, the value of the fraction is
- A. doubled.
- B. tripled.
- C. multiplied by 4.
- D. halved.
Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct answer is (E). By doubling the size of one of the factors of the numerator and the size of the denominator, we do not change the value of the fraction. We are actually writing an equivalent fraction. Try this with fractions having numerical values for the numerator and denominator.