SSAT Middle Level Math : Whole and Part
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Example Question #281 : Whole And Part
Add in modulo 12 arithmetic:
To add two numbers in modulo 12 arithmetic, we can add, divide by 12 and note the remainder:
We select the remainder. The correct response is 3.
Example Question #111 : How To Find The Part From The Whole
Subtract in modulo 12 arithmetic:
To subtract two numbers in modulo 12 arithmetic, we can simply subtract first:
Since the number is negative, add 12:
Example Question #112 : How To Find The Part From The Whole
Multiply in modulo 12 arithmetic:
To multiply two numbers in modulo 12 arithmetic, find the product, divide by 12, and note the remainder.
The remainder is 3, so
Example Question #113 : How To Find The Part From The Whole
Add in modulo 12 arithmetic:
To add numbers in modulo 12 arithmetic, we can add, divide by 12 and note the remainder:
The remainder is 6, so
Example Question #114 : How To Find The Part From The Whole
The total weight of a troll’s lunch is 49lbs. The ratio of carrots to turnips is 3:4. How many pounds of turnips did the troll use to make his lunch?
Determine the total parts of carrots and turnips in the troll’s lunch by adding them 
Divide the total weight of the troll’s lunch by the number of parts to determine how many pounds per part 
Finally, multiply the parts of turnips (4) by the number of pounds/part.
Therefore,
Example Question #115 : How To Find The Part From The Whole
The ratio of tea to milk in Kelsey’s favorite drink is 5:2. The total volume of the drink is 14 ounces. How many ounces of Kelsey’s drink are tea?
Determine the total parts of tea and milk in the drink by adding them 
Divide the total volume of the drink by the number of parts in the drink to determine how many ounces per part
Finally, multiply the parts of tea (5) by the number of ounces/part. Therefore, 
Example Question #116 : How To Find The Part From The Whole
Round 
When we round a number to the nearest tenth we look to the hundredths place to tell us if we round up or down.
If the number in our hundredths place is 
In this case, 
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