SAT Math Problem Solving Concepts

The video covers the SAT Math section focusing on problem-solving and data analysis. It includes topics like ratios, percentages, unit conversions, interpreting graphs, and probability. The instructor provides examples and exercises to illustrate these concepts, emphasizing statistical methods and the comparison of linear and exponential functions. The video also explores probability calculations, statistical analysis, and the interpretation of position vs. time graphs.

What are the four big ideas covered in the SAT Math Problem Solving and Data Analysis unit?

• Calculus, Algebra, Probability, Statistics

• Ratios, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus

• Ratios, Percentages, Unit Conversions, Probability

• Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics

If the ratio of adults to children at a show is 2:1 and 300 people attended, how many children were there?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

Convert 64 cubic feet to cubic inches.

• 110,592 cubic inches

• 1,728 cubic inches

• 64,000 cubic inches

• 12,000 cubic inches

What is the margin of error if the mean number of drops a phone can endure is 8 with a margin of error of 2?

• 8 to 12 drops

• 7 to 11 drops

• 5 to 9 drops

• 6 to 10 drops

In a scale drawing, 2 cm represents 50 meters. If the drawing measures 8 cm by 10 cm, what is the actual area?

• 5000 square meters

• 1000 square meters

• 4000 square meters

• 2000 square meters

Why can't a conclusion be made about the effect of taking books home on reading speed?

• The results were conclusive

• The experiment was conducted randomly

• All students were surveyed

• There was no control group

If a store sells seeds for 75% more than the wholesale price and the sale price is $5, what is the wholesale price?

• $5.00

• $4.00

• $3.00

• $2.86

Which function best models a scenario where the number of animals increases by a constant amount?

• Exponential function

• Linear function

• Quadratic function

• Logarithmic function

What is the probability of selecting a right-handed boy from a group of 45 students, where 15 are right-handed boys?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/5

• 1/4

How do you calculate the median of 80 data values?

• The 40th value

• Average of the 40th and 41st values

• The 41st value

• Average of the 39th and 40th values