SAT Mathematics Practice
20 Questions | Exercise (12) + Challenge (8) | Multiple Choice
Label Reference: LE = Linear Equation | NLE = Non-Linear Equation | PSDA = Problem Solving, Data
Analysis & Combinatorics | GnT = Geometry & Trigonometry | NT = Number Theory (Exponents,
Logarithms, Radicals, Complex)
📝 EXERCISE QUESTIONS (Medium Difficulty — Q1 to
Q12)
Q1 [LE] Solving Linear Equations
If 3x + 7 = 2x − 5, what is the value of x?
(A) −12
(B) 12
(C) −2
(D) 2
💡 Key Take Away: Isolate x by moving all x-terms to one side and constants to the other. Subtract 2x
from both sides, then subtract 7.
✏️Solusi Singkat: 3x + 7 = 2x − 5 → 3x − 2x = −5 − 7 → x = −12. Answer: (A)
Q2 [LE] System of Linear Equations
If 2x + y = 10 and x − y = 2, what is the value of x?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 6
💡 Key Take Away: Add the two equations to eliminate y immediately. This is the fastest path for
elimination method.
✏️Solusi Singkat: Add: (2x + y) + (x − y) = 10 + 2 → 3x = 12 → x = 4. Answer: (C)
Q3 [LE] Linear Inequality
Which values of x satisfy the inequality 4x − 3 < 2x + 7?
(A) x < 5
(B) x > 5
(C) x < 2
(D) x > −5
💡 Key Take Away: Treat it like an equation—subtract 2x from both sides, then add 3. Inequality
direction stays the same (no division by negative).
✏️Solusi Singkat: 4x − 3 < 2x + 7 → 2x < 10 → x < 5. Answer: (A)
Q4 [NLE] Quadratic Equation — Factoring
What are the solutions to x² − 5x + 6 = 0?
(A) x = 1 and x = 6
(B) x = 2 and x = 3
(C) x = −2 and x = −3
(D) x = −1 and x = −6
💡 Key Take Away: Look for two numbers that multiply to +6 and add to −5. Factor directly: (x − a)(x −
b) = 0.
✏️Solusi Singkat: (x − 2)(x − 3) = 0 → x = 2 or x = 3. Answer: (B)
Q5 [NLE] Quadratic — Vertex Form
The function f(x) = (x − 3)² + 4 has a minimum value of:
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 7
(D) −4
💡 Key Take Away: In vertex form f(x) = (x − h)² + k, the minimum value is k (since the squared term is
always ≥ 0).
✏️Solusi Singkat: Minimum occurs at x = 3; f(3) = 0 + 4 = 4. Answer: (B)
Q6 [NLE] Exponential Growth
A population starts at 500 and doubles every year. Which expression gives the population after t years?
(A) 500 + 2t
(B) 500 × 2^t
(C) 500 × t²
(D) 2 × 500^t
💡 Key Take Away: Exponential growth formula: P = P₀ × r^t where r is the growth factor. Doubling
means r = 2.
✏️Solusi Singkat: P = 500 × 2^t. After 1 year: 500×2=1000 ✓. Answer: (B)
Q7 [PSDA] Ratio & Proportion
A recipe calls for 3 cups of flour for every 2 cups of sugar. How many cups of flour are needed if 8 cups
of sugar are used?
(A) 9
(B) 10
(C) 12
(D) 16
💡 Key Take Away: Set up a proportion: 3/2 = x/8. Cross-multiply to solve. Or multiply the ratio by the
same scale factor.
✏️Solusi Singkat: Scale: 8/2 = 4 → flour = 3×4 = 12 cups. Answer: (C)
Q8 [PSDA] Data Analysis — Mean
A student scored 72, 85, 90, 78, and 95 on five tests. What is the mean score?
(A) 82
(B) 84
(C) 85
(D) 86
💡 Key Take Away: Mean = Sum of all values ÷ number of values. Add all scores and divide by 5.
✏️Solusi Singkat: Sum = 72+85+90+78+95 = 420. Mean = 420/5 = 84. Answer: (B)
Q9 [PSDA] Probability
A bag contains 4 red marbles and 6 blue marbles. If one marble is drawn at random, what is the
probability it is red?
(A) 1/4
(B) 2/5
(C) 3/5
(D) 4/6
💡 Key Take Away: P(event) = favorable outcomes / total outcomes. Total = 4+6 = 10.
✏️Solusi Singkat: P(red) = 4/10 = 2/5. Answer: (B)
Q10 [GnT] Area of a Triangle
A triangle has a base of 10 and a height of 6. What is its area?
(A) 16
(B) 30
(C) 60
(D) 24
💡 Key Take Away: Area of triangle = (1/2) × base × height. Memorize this formula!
✏️Solusi Singkat: Area = (1/2) × 10 × 6 = 30. Answer: (B)
Q11 [GnT] Pythagorean Theorem
In a right triangle, the two legs measure 6 and 8. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
(A) 10
(B) 12
(C) 14
(D) 7
💡 Key Take Away: Use a² + b² = c². Recognize the 3-4-5 Pythagorean triple scaled by 2: 6-8-10.
✏️Solusi Singkat: c² = 6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100 → c = 10. Answer: (A)
Q12 [NT] Exponent Rules
What is the value of (2³)² × 2²?
(A) 128
(B) 256
(C) 64
(D) 512
💡 Key Take Away: Power of a power: (aᵐ)ⁿ = aᵐⁿ. Then multiply: aᵐ × aⁿ = aᵐ ⁺ⁿ.
✏️Solusi Singkat: (2³)² = 2⁶ = 64. Then 64 × 2² = 64 × 4 = 256. Answer: (B)
🔥 CHALLENGE QUESTIONS (Hard Difficulty — Q13 to
Q20)
Q13 [LE] System of Equations — Word Problem
A movie theater charges $9 for adults and $6 for children. A group of 20 people paid a total of $153.
How many adults were in the group?
(A) 9
(B) 11
(C) 13
(D) 7
💡 Key Take Away: Set up: a + c = 20 and 9a + 6c = 153. Eliminate c by multiplying the first equation by
6, then subtract.
✏️Solusi Singkat: a + c = 20 → c = 20 − a. Sub: 9a + 6(20−a) = 153 → 3a + 120 = 153 → 3a = 33 → a
= 11. Answer: (B)
Q14 [NLE] Quadratic — Discriminant & No Real Solution
For what values of k does the equation x² + kx + 9 = 0 have no real solutions?
(A) |k| < 6
(B) |k| > 6
(C) k > 6
(D) k < −6
💡 Key Take Away: No real solutions when discriminant < 0: b² − 4ac < 0. Here a=1, b=k, c=9.
✏️Solusi Singkat: k² − 4(1)(9) < 0 → k² < 36 → −6 < k < 6, i.e., |k| < 6. Answer: (A)
Q15 [NLE] Rational Function — Undefined Values
For what value(s) of x is the expression (x² − 4) / (x² − x − 6) undefined?
(A) x = 2 only
(B) x = −2 and x = 3
(C) x = 3 only
(D) x = −2 only
💡 Key Take Away: A fraction is undefined when the denominator equals zero. Factor the denominator:
x² − x − 6 = (x−3)(x+2).
✏️Solusi Singkat: Denominator = (x−3)(x+2) = 0 → x = 3 or x = −2. Answer: (B)
Q16 [PSDA] Combinatorics — Permutation
In how many ways can a president, vice president, and secretary be chosen from a club of 10 members
(each person can hold only one position)?
(A) 30
(B) 120
(C) 720
(D) 1000
💡 Key Take Away: Order matters (positions are distinct) → Permutation: P(n,r) = n!/(n−r)! = 10×9×8.
✏️Solusi Singkat: P(10,3) = 10 × 9 × 8 = 720. Answer: (C)
Q17 [PSDA] Standard Deviation Interpretation
Two classes each have a mean test score of 75. Class A has a standard deviation of 2 and Class B has
a standard deviation of 12. Which statement is true?
(A) Class A scores are more spread out than Class B
(B) Class B scores are more spread out than Class A
(C) Both classes have the same spread
(D) Class A has higher scores overall
💡 Key Take Away: Standard deviation measures how spread out scores are from the mean. Larger SD
= more variability.
✏️Solusi Singkat: Class B (SD=12) has greater spread than Class A (SD=2). Same mean, different
variability. Answer: (B)
Q18 [GnT] Circle — Arc Length
A circle has radius 6. What is the arc length of a sector with a central angle of 120°?
(A) 2π
(B) 4π
(C) 6π
(D) 12π
💡 Key Take Away: Arc length = (θ/360°) × 2πr. Convert the angle fraction first, then multiply by
circumference.
✏️Solusi Singkat: Arc = (120/360) × 2π(6) = (1/3) × 12π = 4π. Answer: (B)
Q19 [GnT] Trigonometry — Special Angles
In right triangle ABC with the right angle at C, if tan(A) = 3/4, what is sin(A)?
(A) 3/4
(B) 4/5
(C) 3/5
(D) 4/3
💡 Key Take Away: tan = opposite/adjacent = 3/4. Use Pythagorean theorem to find hypotenuse: h =
√(3²+4²) = 5. Then sin = opp/hyp.
✏️Solusi Singkat: opp=3, adj=4, hyp=√(9+16)=5. sin(A) = 3/5. Answer: (C)
Q20 [NT] Logarithm — Complex Expression
If log₂(x) = 5 and log₂(y) = 3, what is log₂(x²/y)?
(A) 7
(B) 13
(C) 4
(D) 17
💡 Key Take Away: Use log rules: log(x²/y) = 2·log(x) − log(y). Substitute the given values directly.
✏️Solusi Singkat: log₂(x²/y) = 2·log₂(x) − log₂(y) = 2(5) − 3 = 10 − 3 = 7. Answer: (A)