Decimals

The video tutorial provides strategies for SAT preparation, emphasizing the importance of using the same calculator for practice and the benefits of guessing when unsure of an answer. It highlights the need to focus on easier questions first and explains basic math definitions, the order of operations using PEMDAS, and how to handle percentages and decimal problems. The tutorial aims to improve test-taking skills and familiarity with SAT question types.

Why is it beneficial to use the same calculator for SAT practice and the actual test?

• It helps in getting familiar with the calculator's functions.

• It ensures the calculator is fully charged.

• It guarantees a higher score.

• It is a requirement by SAT guidelines.

What is the recommended strategy if you are unsure of an answer on the SAT?

• Always skip the question.

• Never guess under any circumstances.

• Guess randomly without any elimination.

• Guess only if you can eliminate at least one option.

What should you focus on first in each SAT section?

• The questions you are least familiar with.

• The easier questions that come first.

• The most difficult questions.

• The questions with the highest point value.

Which of the following is NOT a prime number?

• 13

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the correct order of operations according to PEMDAS?

• Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction, Parentheses, Exponents

• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Exponents, Parentheses, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Parentheses, Multiplication, Exponents, Division, Addition, Subtraction

How do you convert 50% to a decimal?

• 50.0

• 0.05

• 5.0

• 0.5

What is a common trap when calculating percent increase on the SAT?

• Using the original number as the numerator.

• Using the increased number as the numerator.

• Using the increased number as the denominator.

• Forgetting to multiply by 100.