SAT Practice Test 8, Section 5: Questions 11 - 15

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11. Correct answer: (B)

Given:
The figure

To find:
The measure of

Solution:
Topic(s): Supplementary angles

80 + x + x = 180 (supplementary angles)
2x = 100
x = 50

Answer: (B) 50º

12, Correct answer: (C)

Given:
k is a positive integer

To find:
The least value of k for which

Solution:

We can substitute in the values for k starting from the smallest value.

Answer: (C) 15

13. Correct answer: (C)

Given:
A figure showing 3 pieces of cardboard

To find:
Which of the following figures could be made from the 3 pieces of cardboard

Solution:
In order for a figure to be made from the 3pieces of cardboard, the area of the figure must be the sum of the areas of the 3 pieces of cardboard.

Area of the 3 pieces of cardboard:

If we count the number of small squares, we would get 1 + 5 + 3 = 9

Yes, we find that the 3 pieces of cardboard can form the shape in II

Answer: (C) II only

14. Correct answer: (D)

To find:
The number of integers greater than 20 and less than 30 that are the product of exactly 2 different numbers, both of which are prime

Solution:
We have to test all the nine numbers from 21 to 29:

Answer: (D) Three

15. Correct answer: (A)

Given:
The figure of a right triangle

To find:
The value of 49 + x²

Solution:
Topic(s): Pythagoras theorem

Since it is a right triangle, we can use Pythagoras theorem

Substitute x² = 1
49 + x² = 49 + 1 = 50

Answer: (A) 50