SSAT Upper Level Math : How to find rate

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Example Question #11 :Grade 7

Chuck is building a driveway that measuresfeet byfeet. He needs to usepounds of cement for every square foot of driveway. How many pounds of cement does he need to complete the driveway?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, find the area of the driveway.

Since it takespounds of cement per square feet,

pounds will be needed to complete the driveway.

Example Question #12 :Grade 7

Joanna can finishmath problems inminutes. How many minutes would it take her to finishmath problems?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, find out how long it will take her to finishmath problem.

Since it takes Joannaminutes to finish one problem, multiply this number by the amount of questions she needs to do.

It will take herminutes to finishquestions.

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