SAT Math Traps

Question 1

4 males, 4 females, average of group was 73. Male average was 72. What was female average ?

Accepted Answer

74

Question 2

Jay had button #12; Waldo had button #5. How many button are left between theirs ?

Accepted Answer

6, 8

Question 3

Σ lowest and highest consecutive integers =60. What is the middle integer?

Accepted Answer

30

Question 4

Jim sold a toy for 10% less than orig price of $10

Accepted Answer

9

Question 5

The ratio of red:blue, 5:7. of blue:yellow, 2:1. Find the ratio of red to yellow.

Accepted Answer

10:7

Question 6

At a dog show, 15 poodles' average score IS 50 while 6 labs averaged 62. The group average was:

Accepted Answer

54

Question 7

Go carts are numbered from 38to 51. How many go carts are there?

Accepted Answer

14

Question 8

A car went from A to B at 50 mph and back at 70mph. What was the average speed ? (round)

Accepted Answer

58

Question 9

What is 20% less than 30?

Accepted Answer

24

Questions 9