SHSAT SHSAT Word Problems

Question 1

A jacket originally costs $80 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$60

Answer

25% of $80 = $20 discount; $80 − $20 = $60.

Question 2

If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is its average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Speed = distance ÷ time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.

Question 3

Sara has $45. She spends $12 on lunch and $18 on a book. How much does she have left?

Accepted Answer

$15

Answer

$45 − $12 − $18 = $15 remaining.

Question 4

A recipe calls for 3 cups of flour to make 24 cookies. How many cups are needed to make 40 cookies?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3/24 = x/40; cross-multiply: 24x = 120; x = 5 cups.

Question 5

A store buys a shirt for $20 and sells it for $30. What is the percent markup?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

Markup = ($30 − $20) ÷ $20 × 100 = $10 ÷ $20 × 100 = 50%.

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