Bluebook SAT Test SAT Word Problems Practice 4

Question 1

A pool is filled by two hoses. Hose A fills it in 8 hours and Hose B in 12 hours. How long does it take with both hoses running together?

Accepted Answer

4.8 hours

Answer

4.0 hours

Answer

5.0 hours

Answer

5.5 hours

Question 2

A jacket's price was reduced by 30%, and then the reduced price was increased by 20%. What is the overall percent change?

Accepted Answer

−16%

Answer

−14%

Answer

−10%

Answer

−6%

Question 3

The length of a rectangle is increased by 25% and the width is decreased by 20%. By what percent does the area change?

Accepted Answer

0%

Answer

−5%

Answer

5%

Answer

−2%

Question 4

A boat travels 48 miles downstream in 3 hours and the same distance upstream in 4 hours. What is the speed of the current in mph?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

6

Question 5

In 5 years, Maria will be twice as old as she was 4 years ago. How old is Maria now?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

11

Answer

15

Answer

17

Question 6

A 10-pound nut mix costing $6/lb blends cashews ($8/lb) with peanuts ($3/lb). How many pounds of cashews are in the mix?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

4

Answer

5

Answer

7

Question 7

A triangle has a base of 14 cm and a height that is 3 cm less than the base. What is the area in square centimeters?

Accepted Answer

77

Answer

66

Answer

70

Answer

84