{"id":2289,"date":"2022-12-05T09:35:29","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T09:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=2289"},"modified":"2022-12-05T21:38:08","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T21:38:08","slug":"psat-math-quiz-rates-ratios-proportions-and-percents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/psat\/psat-math-quiz-rates-ratios-proportions-and-percents\/","title":{"rendered":"PSAT Math Quiz: Rates, Ratios, Proportions, and Percents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Content Review:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"PSAT Math: Rates and Measurements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/psat\/psat-math-rates-ratios-proportions-percentages\/\">PSAT Math: Rates and Measurements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"PSAT Math: Ratios and Proportions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/psat\/psat-math-ratios-and-proportions\/\">PSAT Math: Ratios and Proportions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"PSAT Math: Percentages\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/psat\/psat-math-percentages\/\">PSAT Math: Percentages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Test your&nbsp;<a title=\"psat math\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/psat\">PSAT readiness<\/a>&nbsp;by taking this PSAT math quiz!<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_promobox  avia-builder-el-first '><div id=\"custom_html-33\" class=\"widget_text widget clearfix widget_custom_html\"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div><div class='op-interactive' id='638e17c28a6c935a1cf33d71' data-title='PSAT Math Quiz: Rates, Ratios, Proportions, and Percents' data-url='https:\/\/kaplannorthamerica.outgrow.us\/638e17c28a6c935a1cf33d71?vHeight=1' data-width='100%'><\/div><script src='\/\/dyv6f9ner1ir9.cloudfront.net\/assets\/js\/nloader.js'><\/script><script>initIframe('638e17c28a6c935a1cf33d71');<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-no   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_sidebar  el_before_av_toggle_container '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>Question 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During fairly heavy traffic, the number of cars that can safely pass through a stoplight during a left turn signal is directly proportional to the length of time in seconds that the signal is green. If 9 cars can safely pass through a light that lasts 36 seconds, how many cars can safely pass through a light that lasts 24 seconds?<\/p>\n<p>A. 4<br \/>\nB. 6<br \/>\nC. 7<br \/>\nD. 8<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class=\"togglecontainer   toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-1\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-1\">Answer 1<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-1\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p><strong>B:&nbsp;<\/strong>To answer a question that says &#8220;directly proportional,&#8221; set two ratios equal to each other and solve for the missing amount. Don&#8217;t forget&#8211;match the units in the numerators and in the denominators on both sides.<\/p>\n<p>Let&nbsp;<em>c<\/em> equal the number of cars that can safely pass through a light that lasts 24 seconds. Set up the proportion and solve, to find that (B) is correct.<\/p>\n<p>(9 cars \/ 36 seconds) = (<em>c<\/em> cars \/ 24 seconds)<br \/>\n9 x 24 = 36 x&nbsp;<em>c<\/em><br \/>\n216 = 36<em>c<\/em><br \/>\n6 =&nbsp;<em>c<\/em><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-no   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_toggle_container '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to data provided by The College Board, the cost of tuition and fees for a private nonprofit four-year college in 1988 was approximately $15,800 (in 2013 dollars.)<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, the cost of tuition and fees at the same type of college was approximately $30,100.&nbsp; If the cost of education experiences the same total percent increase over the next 25 years, approximately how much will tuition and fees at a private non profit four-year college cost (in 2013 dollars)?<\/p>\n<p>A. $44,400<br \/>\nB. $45,800<br \/>\nC. $57,300<br \/>\nD. $66,200<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class=\"togglecontainer   toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-2\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-2\">Answer 2<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-2\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>Find the percent increase using the formula: percent change = amount of change divided by original amount. Then apply the same percent increase to the amount for 2013. The amount of increase is 30,100 &#8211; 15,800 = 14,300, so the percent increase is 14,300&nbsp;\u00f7 15,800 = 0.905 = 90.5% over 25 years.<\/p>\n<p>If the total percent increase over the next 25 years is the same, the average cost of tuition and fees will be 30,100 x 1.905 = 57,340.50, or about $57,300, which is (C).<\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-no   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_toggle_container '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>Question 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A chef is preparing ingredients to make a large quiche. The recipe calls for 5 cups of milk and 2 eggs. There is also a lower-fat option that calls for 4 cups of water and 3 eggs. The caterer wants to see what happens when he uses both milk and water. To keep the same ratio of liquid to eggs, what ratio of milk to water should he use?<\/p>\n<p>A. 1:1<br \/>\nB. 5:4<br \/>\nC. 8:15<br \/>\nD. 15:8<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class=\"togglecontainer   toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-3\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-3\">Answer 3<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-3\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p><strong>D:&nbsp;<\/strong>You need to find the ratio of milk to water. You&#8217;re given two ratios: milk to eggs and water to eggs. Both of the given ratios contain eggs, but the egg amounts (2 and 3) are not identical.<\/p>\n<p>To directly compare them, find a common multiple (6). Multiply each ratio by the factor that will make the number of eggs equal to 6:<\/p>\n<p>Milk to Eggs: (5:2) x (3:3) = 15:6<br \/>\nWater to Eggs: (4:3) x (2:2) = 8:6<\/p>\n<p>Now that the number of eggs needed is the same in both ratios, you can merge the two ratios to compare milk to water directly: 15:6:8. Therefore, the proper ratio of milk to water is 15:8, (D).<\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-no   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_toggle_container '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<strong>Question 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A cybercaf\u00e9 is a place that provides internet access to the public, usually for a fee, along with snacks and drinks. Suppose a cybercaf\u00e9 charges a base rate of $25 to join for a year, an additional $0.30 per visit for the first 50 visits, and $0.10 for every visit after that. How much does the cybercaf\u00e9 charge for a year in which 72 visits are made?<\/p>\n<p>A. $32.30<br \/>\nB. $36.60<br \/>\nC. $42.20<br \/>\nD. $46.60<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class=\"togglecontainer   toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-4\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-4\">Answer 4<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-4\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p><strong>C:&nbsp;<\/strong>When a question involves several rates, break the situation into separate, manageable pieces and deal with each in turn. Visitors must pay the cafe a flat $25.00 fee to join regardless of the number of visits. The first 50 visits cost $0.30 each, or 50($0.30) = $15.00.<\/p>\n<p>The remaining 72 &#8211; 50 = 22 visits cost $0.10 each, or 22($0.10) = $2.20. The total cost for 72 visits is therefore $25.00 + $15.00 + $2.20 = $42.20, which is (C).<\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-no   avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_toggle_container '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<b>Question 5<\/b><br \/>\nEngine oil often contains additives that are designed to prevent certain common engine problems. One such additive is zinc, which reduces engine wear. Company A\u2019s oil contains 4% zinc, and Company B\u2019s oil contains 9%. Suppose a car uses 8 pints of Company B\u2019s oil and a truck uses 6 quarts of Company A\u2019s oil.<\/p>\n<p>How many times more zinc is in the car\u2019s oil pan than in the truck\u2019s? (1 quart = 2 pints)<\/p>\n<p>A. 0.34<br \/>\nB. 0.67<br \/>\nC. 1.5<br \/>\nD. 3<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class=\"togglecontainer   toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_promobox  avia-builder-el-last \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-5\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-5\">Answer 5<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-5\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p><strong>C:&nbsp;<\/strong>It&#8217;s easiest to compare two amounts when they are written in the same units, so start by converting the car&#8217;s pints to quarts and then go from there. The conversion from pints to quarts is straightforward.<\/p>\n<p>8 pt x (1 qt \/ 2 pt) = 4 qt<\/p>\n<p>Next, find the amount of zinc in each car using the percent formula: percent x whole = part. Write the percents as decimals and multiply:<\/p>\n<p><em>Car<\/em>: 0.09 x 4 quarts = 0.36 quarts of zinc<br \/>\n<em>Truck<\/em>: 0.04 x 6 quarts = 0.24 quarts of zinc<\/p>\n<p>Finally, compare the amount in the car to the amount in the truck:<\/p>\n<p>(0.36 \/ 0.24) = 1.5. 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