SSAT Upper Level Math : Rational Numbers

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #401 : Rational Numbers

Select the sign to correctly fill in the blank: 

 __________ 

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Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #1 : Fractions And Percentage

Convert  to a percent.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Percent also means out of one hundred. Set up the following ratio to find the percent value.

Now, solve for , which will be the percent value because in the ratio we set up,  is the numerator of a fraction with a denominator of .

Example Question #1 : Fractions And Percentage

In a classroom,  out of  students own dogs. What percent of the class owns a dog?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Percent also means out of one hundred. Set up the following ratio to find the percent value.

Now, solve for , which will be the percent value because in the ratio we set up,  is the numerator of a fraction with a denominator of .

Example Question #3 : How To Find Percentage From A Fraction

 of Julian's songs are rock songs. What percentage of his songs are rock songs?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question wants you to find the percentage equivalent of .

Percent also means out of one hundred. Set up the following ratio to find the percent value.

Now, solve for , which will be the percent value because in the ratio we set up,  is the numerator of a fraction with a denominator of .

Example Question #2 : How To Find Percentage From A Fraction

Out of all of Ambrose's computer games,  are simulation games. What percentage of Ambrose's games are simulation games?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is asking you to convert  into a percent.

Percent also means out of one hundred. Set up the following ratio to find the percent value.

Now, solve for , which will be the percent value because in the ratio we set up,  is the numerator of a fraction with a denominator of .

Example Question #3 : How To Find Percentage From A Fraction

Convert  into a percentage.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Percent also means out of one hundred. Set up the following ratio to find the percent value.

Now, solve for , which will be the percent value because in the ratio we set up,  is the numerator of a fraction with a denominator of .

Example Question #6 : How To Find Percentage From A Fraction

Express  as a percentage.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Percent also means out of one hundred. Set up the following ratio to find the percent value.

Now, solve for , which will be the percent value because in the ratio we set up,  is the numerator of a fraction with a denominator of .

Example Question #402 : Rational Numbers

In a poll,  out of  people claimed that chocolate cake was their favorite dessert. What percentage of people said chocolate cake was their favorite dessert?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The question is asking you to convert  into a percentage.

Percent also means out of one hundred. Set up the following ratio to find the percent value.

Now, solve for , which will be the percent value because in the ratio we set up,  is the numerator of a fraction with a denominator of .

Example Question #1 : Fractions And Percentage

In a survey,  out of  people said that their favorite sport was ice hockey. What percent of respondents' favorite sport is ice hockey?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The question is asking you to convert  into a percent.

Percent also means out of one hundred. Set up the following ratio to find the percent value.

Now, solve for , which will be the percent value because in the ratio we set up,  is the numerator of a fraction with a denominator of .

Example Question #2 : Fractions And Percentage

In a poll of  students,  of them said math was their favorite subject. What percentage of students claimed math was their favorite subject?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The question is asking you to convert the fraction  into a percentage.

Percent also means out of one hundred. Set up the following ratio to find the percent value.

Now, solve for , which will be the percent value because in the ratio we set up,  is the numerator of a fraction with a denominator of .

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