SSAT Math Question 210: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 210

4. Estimate the total amount of snow that fell during 8 hours of a snowstorm, according to the table.

Snowstorm
Hourin of snow
10.6
2
  • A. 8 in
  • B. 12 in
  • C. 14 in
  • D. 20 in

    • Correct Answer: E

    Explanation:

    The answer is E

    Calculate the total amount of snow by adding all of the values in the table. Add the inches, aligning by the decimal. Over 8 hours, it snowed 23.8 inches.

    Take advantage of the question's invitation to estimate. Start by adding up only the numbers to the left of the decimal. You already have 20 inches, and you have not included the decimal values. Thus, the total snow must be greater than 20, leaving only choice (E).

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