Bluebook SAT Test Percentages Ratios and Proportions 1

Question 1

A shirt originally costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$30

Answer

$10

Answer

$25

Answer

$35

Question 2

A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. At the same rate, how many miles will it travel in 7 hours?

Accepted Answer

420

Answer

360

Answer

400

Answer

480

Question 3

The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:5. If there are 24 boys, how many girls are there?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

32

Answer

36

Answer

45

Question 4

A population increased from 4,000 to 5,200. What is the percent increase?

Accepted Answer

30%

Answer

20%

Answer

25%

Answer

35%

Question 5

If 3 apples cost $1.50, how much do 10 apples cost?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

Answer

$3.50

Answer

$4.00

Answer

$4.50

Question 6

What is 35% of 280?

Accepted Answer

98

Answer

84

Answer

91

Answer

105

Question 7

A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar. If you use 9 cups of sugar, how many cups of flour are needed?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

4

Answer

5

Answer

7

Question 8

A price dropped from $80 to $60. What is the percent decrease?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

20%

Answer

30%

Answer

33%