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SAT Question of the Day Explained – September 4, 2014 – Math

Here’s today’s SAT question of the day:

The population of Norson, the largest city in Transitania, is 50 percent of the rest of the population of Transitania. The population of Norson is what percent of the entire population of Transitania?

Don’t jump to conclusions and say 50%  – let’s think (briefly) first so we arrive at the correct answer. Continue reading

ACT Question of the Day Explained – February 27, 2014 – Math, Ratios

Today’s ACT question of the day is a great ratio question to review no matter which test you’re taking.

In a shipment of 1,000 light bulbs,  of the bulbs were defective.
What is the ratio of defective bulbs to nondefective bulbs?

When we are dealing with ratios, we have to consider the different types: part-to-part and part-to-whole. Continue reading