SSAT Math Question 645: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 645

8. Question below refers to Matt's weekly time card, shown below.

The hours that Matt worked on Monday accounted for what percent of the total number of hours he worked during this week?

  • A. 3.5
  • B. 20
  • C. 25
  • D. 35

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

One way to solve this problem is to translate the words into math: the hours he worked on Monday is 3.5, accounted for is equals, what percent is , and the total hours he worked is 14. The equation is 3.5 = × 14. Simplify the right side: × 14 = = . Multiply both sides by 100 to get 350 = 14x. Divide both sides by 14, and x = 25. The correct answer is (C). You can also find a percent by dividing the desired amount by the total amount: Matt worked 3.5 hours on Monday and a total of 14 hours, so = = , or 25%.

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