SSAT Math Question 583: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 583

12. Of the 50 hotels in the Hilltop Hotels chain, 5 have indoor swimming pools and 15 have outdoor swimming pools. What percent of all Hilltop Hotels have either an indoor or an outdoor swimming pool?

  • A. 40%
  • B. 30%
  • C. 20%
  • D. 15%

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The question asks for the percentage of hotels that have swimming pools, indoor or outdoor. There are 5 indoor pools and 15 outdoor pools, making a total of 20 pools. There are 50 total hotels, so = = = 0.4, or 40%. The correct answer is (A).

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