Math and Science Sample Questions from the SAT and ACT®

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ACT® & SAT Sample Questions: Math

ACT®

Problem:

If the area of a circle is 36π square units, what is the circumference of the circle?

Answer Choices:

  • A) 6π units
  • B) 9π units
  • C) 12π units
  • D) 18π units
  • E) 36π units
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C) 12π units

Sample Question: Linear Equations

Math questions with a lot of abstract information can cause some test-takers to panic. We break down how to solve these types of word problems in the math section of the ACT®.

Sample Question: Probability

SAT

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Question 1

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Answer: 12

Key explanation:

Question 2

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Answer: C

Key explanation:

Question 3

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Answer: Choice A

Key explanation:

Question 4

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Answer: Choice A
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Sample Question: Polynomials

Sample Question: Grid-In Question

Using the formula Sum=Average times Number of items, we can find the missing information in this SAT math grid-in question

ACT® Sample Questions: Science

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Sample Question: Using Data from Charts and Graphs on the ACT®

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