SSAT Math Question 597: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 597
8. One-half of the difference between the number of degrees in a square and the number of degrees in a triangle is
- A. 45
- B. 90
- C. 180
- D. 240
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Translate this question into math: One-half of something means to multiply by 
, difference between means to subtract, degrees in a square is 360o, and degrees in a triangle is 180o. Thus, the equation will be (360 - 180). Simplify to get (180) = 90. The correct answer is (B).