HSPT Math : HSPT Mathematics

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Example Questions

Example Question #836 : Concepts

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, convert each fraction into an improper fraction. Then, change the operation to multiplication and flip the second fraction. Reduce and multiply.

 

 

 

 

Example Question #837 : Concepts

Nelson received $64.00 in holiday gifts. If he would like to buy a baseball bat for $16.00, a glove for $34.00, and a cap for $11.00, how much money will he have left over?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, add up all the items on his wish list:

Then, subtract that amount from the original amount:

 

 

Example Question #838 : Concepts

Angelina leaves her home at 6 AM. If she drives 65 miles per hour, what time will she arrive to her grandfather's home, 195 miles away?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, divide .

Then, calculate what time Angelina will arrive by adding 3 hours to 6:00.

The answer is 9:00 AM.

 

Example Question #839 : Concepts

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, find the square root for each number:

Solve the equation accordingly:

 

The answer is .

Example Question #21 : How To Find The Solution To An Equation

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, add up the numbers in the parentheses:

Then, multiply:

The answer is

Example Question #21 : How To Find The Solution To An Equation

Sove for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Example Question #842 : Concepts

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Example Question #23 : How To Find The Solution To An Equation

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Example Question #231 : Algebraic Concepts

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Example Question #22 : How To Find The Solution To An Equation

Nathan is riding his bike to baseball practice. If he needs to travel 12 miles, how long will it take him to get there if he pedals at a rate of 5 miles per hour?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Divide:

Answer: It will take Nathan at least 2 hours, plus an additional .

So it will take him 2 hours and 24 minutes.

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