SAT Math · Study & Practice

Advanced Word Problems

The hardest SAT word problems hide a simple equation inside a story. This chapter covers the recurring types — mixtures, work, motion, growth and business — and the standard setup for each. Read each topic, work the problems with the hint ladder, then take the 8-question topic test.

Topics

1 Mixture Problems 4 worked · 5 practice · 8-Q test Start → 2 Work Problems 4 worked · 5 practice · 8-Q test Start → 3 Motion Problems 4 worked · 5 practice · 8-Q test Start → 4 Growth Problems 4 worked · 5 practice · 8-Q test Start → 5 Business Applications 4 worked · 5 practice · 8-Q test Start →

Chapter test

📝 Advanced Word Problems — Chapter Test
25 fresh questions · timed · full solutions
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