SSAT Math Question 653: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 653

of a bag of potato chips contains 10 grams of fat. Approximately how many grams of fat are in of that same bag of chips?

  • A. 5.5
  • B. 6.5
  • C. 7.5
  • D. 8.5

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Work step by step here. If of the bag contains 10 grams of fat, then the entire bag must contain 40 grams of fat since 10 × 4 = 40. To find of the bag, divide 40 by 6. This will not be a whole number, but it will be between 6 and 7 using Ballparking (6 × 6 = 36 and 6 × 7 = 42). Thus, the correct answer is (B).

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