Math Techniques

SAT: Math Techniques

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SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 9

Bob has 4 dollars more than Lisa does. If Lisa

has x dollars, how much would Bob have if he
doubled his money?
x=6
Lisa has 6 dollars
A) x+4 Bob has 10
20
B) 2x
C) 2x + 4
D) 2x + 8

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 9

Bob has 4 dollars more than Lisa does. If Lisa

has x dollars, how much would Bob have if he
doubled his money?

A) x+4
B) 2x
C) 2x + 4
D) 2x + 8

1. Pick a number.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 9

PLUG IN: x = 2

Bob has 4 dollars more than Lisa does. If Lisa

has 2 dollars, how much would Bob have if he
doubled his money?

A) x+4 Lisa: $2
B) 2x
C) 2x + 4
D) 2x + 8

1. Pick a number.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 9

PLUG IN: x = 2

Bob has 4 dollars more than Lisa does. If Lisa

has 2 dollars, how much would Bob have if he
doubled his money?

A) x+4 Lisa: $2
B) 2x
C) 2x + 4
D) 2x + 8

2. Do the problem with your number.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 9

PLUG IN: x = 2

Bob has 4 dollars more than Lisa does. If Lisa

has 2 dollars, how much would Bob have if he
doubled his money?

A) x+4 Lisa: $2
B) 2x Bob: $6
C) 2x + 4
D) 2x + 8

2. Do the problem with your number.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 9

PLUG IN: x = 2

Bob has 4 dollars more than Lisa does. If Lisa

has 2 dollars, how much would Bob have if he
doubled his money?

A) x+4 Lisa: $2
B) 2x Bob: $6
C) 2x + 4 ANSWER: $12
D) 2x + 8

2. Do the problem with your number.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 9

PLUG IN: x = 2

Bob has 4 dollars more than Lisa does. If Lisa

has 2 dollars, how much would Bob have if he
doubled his money?

A) x+4=2+4=6 Lisa: $2
B) 2x Bob: $6
C) 2x + 4 ANSWER: $12
D) 2x + 8

3. Put the number into the choices.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 9

PLUG IN: x = 2

Bob has 4 dollars more than Lisa does. If Lisa

has 2 dollars, how much would Bob have if he
doubled his money?

A) x+4=2+4=6 Lisa: $2
B) 2x = 2(2) = 4 Bob: $6
C) 2x + 4 ANSWER: $12
D) 2x + 8

3. Put the number into the choices.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 9

PLUG IN: x = 2

Bob has 4 dollars more than Lisa does. If Lisa

has 2 dollars, how much would Bob have if he
doubled his money?

A) x+4=2+4=6 Lisa: $2
B) 2x = 2(2) = 4 Bob: $6
C) 2x + 4 = 2(2) + 4 = 8 ANSWER: $12
D) 2x + 8

3. Put the number into the choices.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 9

PLUG IN: x = 2

Bob has 4 dollars more than Lisa does. If Lisa

has 2 dollars, how much would Bob have if he
doubled his money?

A) x+4=2+4=6 Lisa: $2
B) 2x = 2(2) = 4 Bob: $6
C) 2x + 4 = 2(2) + 4 = 8 ANSWER: $12 ✓
D) 2x + 8 = 2(2) + 8 = 12 ✓

3. Put the number into the choices.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 15

How many hours are there in d days and h hours?

A) 24h + d 24*2+3=51

B) h + 24d 2+24(3)=74

C) 24(h + d) 12 2+ 24(3)= 74
d aft
h=2
D) h +
24 2 1/8 d= 3

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 15

How many hours are there in d days and h hours?

A) 24h + d
B) h + 24d
C) 24(h + d)
d
D) h +
24

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 15

PLUG IN: d = 1, h = 3

How many hours are there in 1 days and 3 hours?

A) 24h + d
B) h + 24d
C) 24(h + d)
d
D) h +
24

1. Pick numbers.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 15

PLUG IN: d = 1, h = 3

How many hours are there in 1 days and 3 hours?

A) 24h + d
B) h + 24d
C) 24(h + d) 1 day: 24 hours
d + 3 hours
D) h +
24 ANSWER: 27 hours

2. Do the problem with your numbers.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 15

PLUG IN: d = 1, h = 3

How many hours are there in 1 days and 3 hours?

A) 24h + d = 24(3) + 1 = 73
B) h + 24d = 3 + 24(1) = 27 ✓
C) 24(h + d) = 24(3 + 1) = 96 1 day: 24 hours
d 1 73 + 3 hours
D) h + =3+ = ANSWER: 27 ✓
24 24 24

3. Put the numbers into the choices.

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 14

If x + 5 is 3 less than y, then x – 2 is how much

less than y ?

A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 10

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 14

If x + 5 is 3 less than y, then x – 2 is how much

less than y ?

A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 10

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 14

PLUG IN: x = 10

If x + 5 is 3 less than y, then x – 2 is how much

less than y ?

A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 10

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 14

PLUG IN: x = 10

If x + 5 is 3 less than y, then x – 2 is how much

10 + 5 is 3 less than y
15 is 3 less than y

A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 10

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 14

PLUG IN: x = 10

If x + 5 is 3 less than y, then x – 2 is how much

10 + 5 is 3 less than y
15 is 3 less than y
y = 18

A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 10

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 14

PLUG IN: x = 10, y = 18

If 10 + 5 is 3 less than y, then x

– 2 is how much less than y
10 – 2 is how much less than 18
8 is how much less than 18

A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 10

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: EXPLICIT VARIABLES 14

PLUG IN: x = 10, y = 18

If 10 + 5 is 3 less than y, then x

– 2 is how much less than y
10 – 2 is how much less than 18
8 is how much less than 18

A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 10 ✓

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: IMPLICIT VARIABLES 33

Larry cuts a piece of paper into two equal

pieces. He takes one of those pieces and cuts
it into three equal pieces. The area of one of
the smallest pieces is what fraction of the area
of the original piece of paper?

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: IMPLICIT VARIABLES 33

Larry cuts a piece of paper into two equal

pieces. He takes one of those pieces and cuts
it into three equal pieces. The area of one of
the smallest pieces is what fraction of the area
of the original piece of paper?

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN: IMPLICIT VARIABLES 33

Larry cuts a piece of paper into two equal

pieces. He takes one of those pieces and cuts
it into three equal pieces. The area of one of
the smallest pieces is what fraction of the area
of the original piece of paper?

12
SAT: Math Techniques
PLUG IN: IMPLICIT VARIABLES 33
Larry cuts a piece of paper into two equal
pieces. He takes one of those pieces and cuts
it into three equal pieces. The area of one of
the smallest pieces is what fraction of the area
of the original piece of paper?
12
SAT: Math Techniques
PLUG IN: IMPLICIT VARIABLES 33

Larry cuts a piece of paper into two equal

pieces. He takes one of those pieces and cuts
it into three equal pieces. The area of one of
the smallest pieces is what fraction of the area
of the original piece of paper?

6
6
SAT: Math Techniques
PLUG IN: IMPLICIT VARIABLES 33

Larry cuts a piece of paper into two equal

pieces. He takes one of those pieces and cuts
it into three equal pieces. The area of one of
the smallest pieces is what fraction of the area
of the original piece of paper?

6
6
SAT: Math Techniques
PLUG IN: IMPLICIT VARIABLES 33

Larry cuts a piece of paper into two equal

pieces. He takes one of those pieces and cuts
it into three equal pieces. The area of one of
the smallest pieces is what fraction of the area
of the original piece of paper?

2 2 2

6
SAT: Math Techniques
PLUG IN: IMPLICIT VARIABLES 33

Larry cuts a piece of paper into two equal

pieces. He takes one of those pieces and cuts
it into three equal pieces. The area of one of
the smallest pieces is what fraction of the area
of the original piece of paper?

2 2 2
2 1
12 =
12 6

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 15

z y

Note: Figure not drawn to scale.

In the figure above, if y = 90 – x, what is z in terms of x ?

A) 90 + x
B) 90 – x
C) 180 + x
D) 180 – x

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 15

z y

Note: Figure not drawn to scale.

In the figure above, if y = 90 – x, what is z in terms of x ?

A) 90 + x
B) 90 – x
C) 180 + x
D) 180 – x

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 15

z y

Note: PLUG
Figure not
IN:drawn to scale.
x = 30

In the figure above, if y = 90 – 30, what is z in terms of x ?

A) 90 + x
B) 90 – x
C) 180 + x
D) 180 – x

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 15

z y
60
Note:
PLUG Figure
IN:not
x =drawn
30, yto=scale.
60

In the figure above, if 60 = 90 – 30, what is z in terms of x ?

A) 90 + x
B) 90 – x
C) 180 + x
D) 180 – x

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 15

120z y
60
Note:IN:
PLUG Figure
x = not
30,drawn to scale.
y = 60, z = 120

In the figure above, if 60 = 90 – 30, what is z in terms of x ?

A) 90 + x
B) 90 – x
C) 180 + x
D) 180 – x

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN 15

120z y
60
Note:
PLUG IN:Figure notydrawn
x = 30, = 60,tozscale.
= 120 ✓

In the figure above, if 60 = 90 – 30, what is z in terms of x ?

A) 90 + x = 90 + 30 = 120 ✓
B) 90 – x = 90 – 30 = 60
C) 180 + x = 180 + 30 = 210
D) 180 – 2x = 180 – 30 = 150

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 8

If p, q, r, and s are consecutive even integers such

that p < q < r < s, then how much greater is s – p
than r – q ?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 8

If p, q, r, and s are consecutive even integers such

that p < q < r < s, then how much greater is s – p
than r – q ?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 8

If p, q, r, and s are consecutive even integers

such that p < q < r < s, then how much greater is
s – p than r – q ?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 8

PLUG IN: p = 2, r = 6, q = 4, s = 8

If p, q, r, and s are consecutive even integers

such that 2 < 4 < 6 < 8, then how much greater is
s – p than r – q ?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 8

PLUG IN: p = 2, r = 6, q = 4, s = 8

If p, q, r, and s are consecutive even integers

such that 2 < 4 < 6 < 8, then how much greater is
8 – 2 than 6 – 4 ?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 8

PLUG IN: p = 2, r = 6, q = 4, s = 8

If p, q, r, and s are consecutive even integers

such that 2 < 4 < 6 < 8, then how much greater is
6 than 2 ?

A) 1
B) 2 RTFQ!
C) 3
D) 4 ✓

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 12

Garth has x books, which is 20 more books than

Henrietta has. If Garth gives Henrietta 7 books,
how many books does Henrietta now have?

A) x – 27
B) x – 20
C) x – 13
D) x–7

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 12

Garth has x books, which is 20 more books than

Henrietta has. If Garth gives Henrietta 7 books,
how many books does Henrietta now have?

A) x – 27
B) x – 20
C) x – 13
D) x–7

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 12

PLUG IN: x = 30

Garth has 30 books, which is 20 more books than

Henrietta has. If Garth gives Henrietta 7 books,
how many books does Henrietta now have?

A) x – 27 Garth: 30 books
B) x – 20
C) x – 13
D) x–7

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 12

PLUG IN: x = 30

Garth has 30 books, which is 20 more books than

Henrietta has. If Garth gives Henrietta 7 books,
how many books does Henrietta now have?

A) x – 27 Garth: 30 books
B) x – 20
C) x – 13
D) x–7

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 12

PLUG IN: x = 30

Garth has 30 books, which is 20 more books than

Henrietta has. If Garth gives Henrietta 7 books,
how many books does Henrietta now have?

A) x – 27 Garth: 30 books
B) x – 20 Henrietta: 10 books
C) x – 13
D) x–7

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 12

PLUG IN: x = 30

Garth has 30 books, which is 20 more books than

Henrietta has. If Garth gives Henrietta 7 books,
how many books does Henrietta now have?

A) x – 27 Garth: 30 books
B) x – 20 Henrietta: 10 books
C) x – 13
D) x–7

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 12

PLUG IN: x = 30

Garth has 30 books, which is 20 more books than

Henrietta has. If Garth gives Henrietta 7 books,
how many books does Henrietta now have?

A) x – 27 Garth: 23 books
B) x – 20 Henrietta: 17 books
C) x – 13
D) x–7

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 12

PLUG IN: x = 30

Garth has 30 books, which is 20 more books than

Henrietta has. If Garth gives Henrietta 7 books,
how many books does Henrietta now have?

A) x – 27 = 30 – 27 = 3 Garth: 23 books
B) x – 20 = 30 – 20 = 10 Henrietta: 17 ✓
C) x – 13 = 30 – 13 = 17 ✓
D) x – 7 = 30 – 7 = 23

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 14

2 1
If a b = c and b ≠ 0, then b =

A) a2c
a2
B)
c
c
C) 2
a
1
D) 2
ac

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 14

2 1
If a b = c and b ≠ 0, then b =

A) a2c
a2
B)
c
c
C) 2
a
1
D) 2
ac

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 14

PLUG IN: a = 3
2 1
If 3 b = c and b ≠ 0, then b =
9b = c
A) a2c
a2
B)
c
c
C) 2
a
1
D) 2
ac

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 14

PLUG IN: a = 3, b = 2
2 1
If 3 b = c and b ≠ 0, then b =
9×2=c
A) a2c
a2
B)
c
c
C) 2
a
1
D) 2
ac

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 14

PLUG IN: a = 3, b = 2, c = 18
2 1
If 3 b = c and b ≠ 0, then b =
9 × 2 = 18
A) a2c
a2
B)
c
c
C) 2
a
1
D) 2
ac

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 14

PLUG IN: a = 3, b = 2, c = 18

2 1 1
If 3 b = c and b ≠ 0, then b =
2
9 × 2 = 18
A) a2c
a2
B)
c
c
C) 2
a
1
D) 2
ac

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 14

PLUG IN: a = 3, b = 2, c = 18

2 1 1
If 3 b = c and b ≠ 0, then b = ✓
2
9 × 2 = 18
A) a2c = 3218 = 162
a2 32 9 1
B) = = = ✓
c 18 18 2
c 18 18
C) 2 = 2 = =2
a 3 9
1 1 1
D) 2 = 2 =
a c 3 18 162
SAT: Math Techniques
PLUG IN DRILL 17

A number p is divided by 3 and the result is

increased by 3. This result is then multiplied by 3.
Finally, that result decreased by 3. In terms of p,
what is the final result?

A) p
B) p+6
C) p–6
D) 3p + 6

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 17

A number p is divided by 3 and the result is

increased by 3. This result is then multiplied by 3.
Finally, that result decreased by 3. In terms of p,
what is the final result?

A) p
B) p+6
C) p–6
D) 3p + 6

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 17

PLUG IN: p = 6

A number 6 is divided by 3 and the result is

increased by 3. This result is then multiplied by 3.
Finally, that result decreased by 3. In terms of p,
what is the final result?

A) p
B) p+6
C) p–6
D) 3p + 6

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 17

PLUG IN: p = 6

A number 6 is divided by 3 and the result is

increased by 3. This result is then multiplied by 3.
Finally, that result decreased by 3. In terms of p,
what is the final result?
6 3=2
A) p
B) p + 6
C) p – 6
D) 3p + 6

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 17

PLUG IN: p = 6

A number 6 is divided by 3 and the result is

increased by 3. This result is then multiplied by
3. Finally, that result decreased by 3. In terms of
p, what is the final result?
6 3=2
A) p 2+3=5
B) p + 6
C) p – 6
D) 3p + 6

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 17

PLUG IN: p = 6

A number 6 is divided by 3 and the result is

increased by 3. This result is then multiplied by
3. Finally, that result decreased by 3. In terms of
p, what is the final result?
6 3=2
A) p 2+3=5
B) p + 6 5 × 3 = 15
C) p – 6
D) 3p + 6

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 17

PLUG IN: p = 6

A number 6 is divided by 3 and the result is

increased by 3. This result is then multiplied by
3. Finally, that result decreased by 3. In terms of
p, what is the final result?
6 3=2
A) p 2+3=5
B) p + 6 5 × 3 = 15
C) p – 6
D) 3p + 6 15 – 3 = 12

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 17

PLUG IN: p = 6

A number 6 is divided by 3 and the result is

increased by 3. This result is then multiplied by
3. Finally, that result decreased by 3. In terms of
p, what is the final result?
6 3=2
A) p = 6 2+3=5
B) p + 6 = 6 + 6 = 12 ✓ 5 × 3 = 15
C) p – 6 = 6 – 6 = 0
15 – 3 = 12 ✓
D) 3p + 6 = 3(6) + 6 = 24

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the roll
after Lisa built r robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r
B) 500 – 6r
C) 500 – 9r
D) 500 – 18r

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the roll
after Lisa built r robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r
B) 500 – 6r
C) 500 – 9r
D) 500 – 18r

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

PLUG IN: r = 10

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the roll
after Lisa built 10 robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r
B) 500 – 6r
C) 500 – 9r
D) 500 – 18r

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

PLUG IN: r = 10

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the roll
after Lisa built 10 robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r
B) 500 – 6r
C) 500 – 9r
D) 500 – 18r

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

PLUG IN: r = 10

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the roll
after Lisa built 10 robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r
1 Robot: 18 feet
B) 500 – 6r
C) 500 – 9r
D) 500 – 18r

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

PLUG IN: r = 10

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the roll
after Lisa built 10 robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r
1 Robot: 18 feet
B) 500 – 6r
10 Robots:
C) 500 – 9r
D) 500 – 18r

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

PLUG IN: r = 10

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the roll
after Lisa built 10 robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r
1 Robot: 18 feet
B) 500 – 6r
10 Robots: 180 feet
C) 500 – 9r
D) 500 – 18r

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

PLUG IN: r = 10

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the
roll after Lisa built 10 robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r 1 Robot: 18 feet

B) 500 – 6r
10 Robots: 180 feet
C) 500 – 9r
D) 500 – 18r

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

PLUG IN: r = 10

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the
roll after Lisa built 10 robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r 1 Robot: 18 feet

B) 500 – 6r
10 Robots: 180 feet
C) 500 – 9r
60 yards
D) 500 – 18r

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

PLUG IN: r = 10

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the
roll after Lisa built 10 robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r 1 Robot: 18 feet

B) 500 – 6r 10 Robots: 180 feet
C) 500 – 9r 60 yards
D) 500 – 18r

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

PLUG IN: r = 10

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the
roll after Lisa built 10 robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2r 1 Robot: 18 feet

B) 500 – 6r 10 Robots: 180 feet
C) 500 – 9r 60 yards
D) 500 – 18r
500 – 60 = 440 yards

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 18

PLUG IN: r = 10

Lisa uses 2 pieces of copper wire, each 9 feet long,

for each robot she builds. If she started with a 500-
yard roll of copper wire, which of the following
represents the number of yards of wire left on the
roll after Lisa built 10 robots? (3 feet = 1 yard)

A) 500 – 2(10) = 480 1 Robot: 18 feet

B) 500 – 6(10) = 440 ✓ 10 Robots: 180 feet
C) 500 – 9(10) = 410 60 yards
D) 500 – 18(10) = 320 500 – 60 = 440 ✓

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 21

Hot dogs cost h dollars and pretzels cost p

dollars. How much would it cost, in dollars, to
buy h + 1 hot dogs and p – 1 pretzels?

A) h+p
B) hp – h + p – 1
C) h2 + p2
D) h2 + h + p2 – p

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 21

Hot dogs cost h dollars and pretzels cost p

dollars. How much would it cost, in dollars, to
buy h + 1 hot dogs and p – 1 pretzels?

A) h+p
B) hp – h + p – 1
C) h2 + p2
D) h2 + h + p2 – p

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 21

PLUG IN: h = 3, p = 5

Hot dogs cost 3 dollars and pretzels cost 5

dollars. How much would it cost, in dollars, to
buy 4 hot dogs and 4 pretzels?
(3 + 1) (5 – 1)

A) h+p
B) hp – h + p – 1
C) h2 + p2
D) h2 + h + p2 – p

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 21

PLUG IN: h = 3, p = 5

Hot dogs cost 3 dollars and pretzels cost 5

dollars. How much would it cost, in dollars, to
buy 4 hot dogs and 4 pretzels?
(3 + 1) (5 – 1)

A) h+p 4 Hot dogs: $12

B) hp – h + p – 1
C) h2 + p2
D) h2 + h + p2 – p

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 21

PLUG IN: h = 3, p = 5

Hot dogs cost 3 dollars and pretzels cost 5

dollars. How much would it cost, in dollars, to
buy 4 hot dogs and 4 pretzels?
(3 + 1) (5 – 1)

A) h+p 4 Hot dogs: $12

B) hp – h + p – 1 4 Pretzels: $20
C) h2 + p2
D) h2 + h + p2 – p

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 21

PLUG IN: h = 3, p = 5

Hot dogs cost 3 dollars and pretzels cost 5

dollars. How much would it cost, in dollars, to
buy 4 hot dogs and 4 pretzels?
(3 + 1) (5 – 1)

A) h+p 4 Hot dogs: $12

B) hp – h + p – 1 4 Pretzels: $20
C) h2 + p2 TOTAL: $32
D) h2 + h + p2 – p

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 21

PLUG IN: h = 3, p = 5

Hot dogs cost 3 dollars and pretzels cost 5

dollars. How much would it cost, in dollars, to
buy 4 hot dogs and 4 pretzels?
(3 + 1) (5 – 1)

A) 3+5=8 4 Hot dogs: $12

B) (3)(5) – 3 + 5 – 1 = 16 4 Pretzels: $20
C) 32 + 52 = 34 TOTAL: $32 ✓
D) 32 + 5 + 32 – 5 = 32 ✓

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 23

The sum of 3 consecutive integers is s. What is

the greatest of those integers, in terms of s ?

s
A) −1
3
s
B)
3
s
C) +1
3
s
D) +2
3

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 23

The sum of 3 consecutive integers is s. What is

the greatest of those integers, in terms of s ?

s
A) −1
3
s
B)
3
s
C) +1
3
s
D) +2
3

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 23

The sum of 3 consecutive integers is s. What is

the greatest of those integers, in terms of s ?

s
A) −1
3
s
B)
3
s
C) +1
3
s
D) +2
3

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 23

PLUG IN: 2, 3, 4

The sum of 3 consecutive integers is s. What is

the greatest of those integers, in terms of s ?

s
A) −1
3
s
B)
3
s
C) +1
3
s
D) +2
3

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 23

PLUG IN: 2, 3, 4

The sum of 3 consecutive integers is s. What is

the greatest of those integers, in terms of s ?

s
A) −1
3
s
B)
3
s
C) +1
3
s
D) +2
3

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 23

PLUG IN: 2, 3, 4

The sum of 3 consecutive integers is s. What is

the greatest of those integers, in terms of s ?
2+3+4=9
s
A) −1 s=9
3
s
B)
3
s
C) +1
3
s
D) +2
3

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 23

PLUG IN: 2, 3, 4

The sum of 3 consecutive integers is s. What is

the greatest of those integers, in terms of s ?
2+3+4=9
s
A) −1 s=9
3
s
B)
3
s
C) +1
3
s
D) +2
3

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 23

PLUG IN: 2, 3, 4

The sum of 3 consecutive integers is s. What is

the greatest of those integers, in terms of s ?
2+3+4=9
s 9
A) 3
−1= −1=2
3 s=9
s 9
B) = =3
3 3
s 9
C) 3 + 1 = 3 + 1 = 4 ✓
s 9
D) 3 + 2 = 3 + 2 = 5

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 24

1
If t ≠ 0 and s = t , which of the following must be
true?

A) s<t
B) s>t
C) st > 1
D) st > 0

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 24

PLUG IN: t = 2
1
If t ≠ 0 and s = 2 , which of the following must be
true?

A) s<t
B) s>t
C) st > 1
D) st > 0

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 24

PLUG IN: t = 2, s = 0.5

1
If t ≠ 0 and 0.5 = 2 , which of the following must
be true?

A) s<t
B) s>t
C) st > 1
D) st > 0

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 24

PLUG IN: t = 2, s = 0.5

1
If t ≠ 0 and 0.5 = 2 , which of the following must
be true?

A) 0.5 < 2 ✓
B) 0.5 > 2
C) (0.5)(2) > 1
D) (0.5)(2) > 0 ✓

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 24

PLUG IN: t = 2, s = 0.5

1
If t ≠ 0 and 0.5 = 2 , which of the following must
be true?

A) 0.5 < 2 ✓

D) (0.5)(2) > 0 ✓

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 24

1
If t ≠ 0 and s = t , which of the following
must be true?

A) s < t

D) st > 0

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 24

PLUG IN: t = -2, s = -0.5

1
If t ≠ 0 and 0.5 = −2 , which of the following
must be true?

A) s < t

D) st > 0

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 24

PLUG IN: t = -2, s = -0.5

1
If t ≠ 0 and 0.5 = −2 , which of the following
must be true?

A) 0.5 < 2

D) ( 0.5)( 2) > 0 ✓

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 29

If Leslie gives away k of her celery sticks, she will

1
have n times as many as she had originally. In terms
of k and n, how many celery sticks did Leslie
originally have?

A) k + 1n
B) kn + k
C) kn
n−1
D) k
n+1

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 29

If Leslie gives away k of her celery sticks, she will

1
have n times as many as she had originally. In terms
of k and n, how many celery sticks did Leslie
originally have?

A) k + 1n
B) kn + k
C) kn
n−1
D) k
n+1

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 29

PLUG IN: n = 2
If Leslie gives away k of her celery sticks, she will
1
have 2 times as many as she had originally. In terms
of k and n, how many celery sticks did Leslie
originally have?

A) k + 1n
B) kn + k
C) kn
n−1
D) k
n+1

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 29

PLUG IN: n = 2, k = 10
If Leslie gives away 10 of her celery sticks, she will
1
have 2 times as many as she had originally. In terms
of k and n, how many celery sticks did Leslie
originally have?

A) k + 1n
B) kn + k
C) kn
n−1
D) k
n+1

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 29

PLUG IN: n = 2, k = 10
If Leslie gives away 10 of her celery sticks, she will
1
have 2 times as many as she had originally. In terms
of k and n, how many celery sticks did Leslie
originally have?

A) k + 1n Original Amount: 20
B) kn + k
C) kn
n−1
D) k
n+1

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 29

PLUG IN: n = 2, k = 10
If Leslie gives away 10 of her celery sticks, she will
1
have 2 times as many as she had originally. In terms
of k and n, how many celery sticks did Leslie
originally have?

A) k + 1n = 10 + 1 = 10.5 Original Amount: 20 ✓

2
B) kn + k = (10)(2) + 10 = 30
C) kn = (10)(2) = 20 = 20 ✓
n−1 2−1 1
D) k = 10 = 10
n+1 2+1 3

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 30

w decreased by 40% of w yields x

x increased by 50% of x yields y
y decreased by 10% of y yields z
According to the information above, z is what percent
of w ?
A) 27%
B) 81%
C) 90%
D) 100%

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 30

PLUG IN: w = 100

100 decreased by 40% of 100 yields x

x increased by 50% of x yields y
y decreased by 10% of y yields z
According to the information above, z is what percent
of w ?
A) 27%
B) 81%
C) 90%
D) 100%

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 30

PLUG IN: w = 100

100 decreased by 40% of 100 yields x = 60

x increased by 50% of x yields y
y decreased by 10% of y yields z
According to the information above, z is what percent
of w ?
A) 27%
B) 81%
C) 90%
D) 100%

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 30

PLUG IN: w = 100

100 decreased by 40% of 100 yields x = 60

60 increased by 50% of 60 yields y
y decreased by 10% of y yields z
According to the information above, z is what percent
of w ?
A) 27%
B) 81%
C) 90%
D) 100%

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 30

PLUG IN: w = 100

100 decreased by 40% of 100 yields x = 60

60 increased by 50% of 60 yields y = 90
y decreased by 10% of y yields z
According to the information above, z is what percent
of w ?
A) 27%
B) 81%
C) 90%
D) 100%

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 30

PLUG IN: w = 100

100 decreased by 40% of 100 yields x = 60

60 increased by 50% of 60 yields y = 90
90 decreased by 10% of 90 yields z
According to the information above, z is what percent
of w ?
A) 27%
B) 81%
C) 90%
D) 100%

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 30

PLUG IN: w = 100

100 decreased by 40% of 100 yields x = 60

60 increased by 50% of 60 yields y = 90
90 decreased by 10% of 90 yields z = 81
According to the information above, z is what percent
of w ?
A) 27%
B) 81%
C) 90%
D) 100%

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 30

PLUG IN: w = 100

100 decreased by 40% of 100 yields x = 60

60 increased by 50% of 60 yields y = 90
90 decreased by 10% of 90 yields z = 81
According to the information above, 81 is what
percent of 100 ?
A) 27%
B) 81%
C) 90%
D) 100%

SAT: Math Techniques

PLUG IN DRILL 30

PLUG IN: w = 100

100 decreased by 40% of 100 yields x = 60

60 increased by 50% of 60 yields y = 90
90 decreased by 10% of 90 yields z = 81
According to the information above, 81 is what
percent of 100 ?
A) 27%
B) 81% ✓
C) 90%
D) 100%

SAT: Math Techniques