ACT Math Practice Problem

The video tutorial explains a word problem about sugar consumption among high school students. It discusses how each track team member plans to reduce their sugar intake by at least 20% from the typical 67.5 pounds per year. The instructor demonstrates how to calculate the maximum sugar consumption using percentage reduction, providing two methods: subtracting 20% from the total and directly calculating 80% of the total. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the problem and applying mathematical concepts to find the solution.

What is the initial amount of sugar consumed by a typical high school student per year?

• 50 pounds

• 67.5 pounds

• 100 pounds

• 80 pounds

What percentage reduction in sugar intake is the track team aiming for?

• 20%

• 25%

• 15%

• 10%

How do you calculate the amount of sugar to be reduced?

• Add 67.5 and 0.2

• Subtract 0.2 from 67.5

• Multiply 67.5 by 0.2

• Divide 67.5 by 0.2

What is the reduced amount of sugar each track team member should consume?

• 67.5 pounds

• 60 pounds

• 54 pounds

• 70 pounds

What is the alternative method to calculate the reduced sugar intake?

• Calculate 80% of the original amount

• Calculate 60% of the original amount

• Calculate 70% of the original amount

• Calculate 90% of the original amount