HSPT Math : HSPT Mathematics

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Example Questions

Example Question #835 : 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 #836 : 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 #837 : 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 #838 : 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 : Equations

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, add up the numbers in the parentheses:

Then, multiply:

The answer is

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

Sove for :

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Example Question #22 : Equations

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

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Example Question #232 : Algebra

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

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Example Question #233 : Algebra

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Example Question #23 : Equations

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?

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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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