Ratios, rates and units SAT practice questions

Math, Problem Solving and Data Analysis. 340 questions

Real world questions about ratios, rates, proportions and unit conversions.

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What this skill tests

  • Setting up proportions
  • Unit rates and conversions
  • Scale and density questions

How to approach it

  1. 1Write units next to every number and cancel them as you go.
  2. 2Set up the proportion with the same units in the same positions.
  3. 3Estimate first so you can spot an answer that is off by a factor.
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