SSAT Elementary Level Math : SSAT Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

Bdaycake

A rectangular birthday cake (shown in the diagram) measures 8 inches by 12 inches. The cake is then divided into four identical rectangular slices. What is the area of each slice?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 24\:in^2

\displaystyle 26\ in^2

\displaystyle 12\:in^2

\displaystyle 10\:in^2

\displaystyle 6\:in^2

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 24\:in^2

Explanation:

\displaystyle Area_{cake} = 12\times8=96

\displaystyle Area_{slice}=Area_{cake}\div4=96\div4=24.

Example Question #5231 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

If a rectangle has an area of 15 meters and a width is 3 meters, what is the length?

 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 12\ meters

\displaystyle 5\ meters

\displaystyle 10\ meters

\displaystyle 18\ meters

\displaystyle 8\ meters

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 5\ meters

Explanation:

To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length times the width. 

We know the width and area but not the length:

\displaystyle 3\ meters\ (width)\times length = 15\ meters

Divide 15 by 3 to find the length, 5 meters.

 

Example Question #12 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

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What is the area of the above rectangle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 83

\displaystyle 0

\displaystyle 22

\displaystyle 8.3

\displaystyle 24

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 24

Explanation:

To find the area of the rectangle, multiply the longer side (\displaystyle 8) and the shorter side (\displaystyle 3) together.

\displaystyle 8 \times 3 = 24

Example Question #5232 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

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What is the area of the blue rectangle?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 24

\displaystyle 81

\displaystyle 16

\displaystyle 28

\displaystyle 122

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 24

Explanation:

To find the area of the rectangle, multiply the length by the width:

\displaystyle 12 \times 2 = 24

Example Question #5233 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of \displaystyle a, and a width of \displaystyle a+1?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle a^2+a

\displaystyle a^2+1

\displaystyle 2a+1

\displaystyle 2a^2+a

\displaystyle 3a

Correct answer:

\displaystyle a^2+a

Explanation:

Write the formula to find the area of a rectangle.

\displaystyle A=LW

\displaystyle A=a(a+1)=a^2+a

Example Question #5234 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

Why is this shape a rectangle?

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Possible Answers:

Because it has \displaystyle 4 equal sides

Because it has \displaystyle 3 sides

Because its color is blue

Because it has \displaystyle 4 sides, and the opposite sides equal each other

Because it is bigger than a square

Correct answer:

Because it has \displaystyle 4 sides, and the opposite sides equal each other

Explanation:

A rectangle has \displaystyle 4 sides, and the opposite sides have to be equal.

Example Question #5235 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

Why is this shape a circle? 

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Possible Answers:

Because it is a round, closed shape

Because its color is blue

Because it is small

Because it is a flat shape

Beacause it has 4 sides 

Correct answer:

Because it is a round, closed shape

Explanation:

A circle is a round shape, with no sides or edges.

Example Question #1 : Reason With Shapes And Their Attributes

Why is this shape an octagon? 

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Possible Answers:

Because it is blue

Because it has \displaystyle 8 sides

Because it has \displaystyle 7 sides 

Because it looks like a stop sign

Because it has \displaystyle 9 sides

Correct answer:

Because it has \displaystyle 8 sides

Explanation:

An octagon has \displaystyle 8 sides.

Example Question #5236 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

Why is this shape a heptagon? 

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Possible Answers:

Because it is an open shape

Because it has \displaystyle 7 sides

Because it has \displaystyle 8 sides

Because it has \displaystyle 6 sides

Because its blue

Correct answer:

Because it has \displaystyle 7 sides

Explanation:

A heptagon has \displaystyle 7 sides.

Example Question #1 : Geometry

Why is this shape a hexagon?

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Possible Answers:

Because it has \displaystyle 6 sides 

Because it is blue

Because it has \displaystyle 7 sides

Because it has \displaystyle 5 sides

Because it has more sides than a pentagon

Correct answer:

Because it has \displaystyle 6 sides 

Explanation:

A hexagon has \displaystyle 6 sides.

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