Questions and Answers of McGraw-Hill Education SAT 2017

The scatterplot above shows the annual revenue for each of the individual retail stores operated by a clothing company for each year from 2004 through 2012. Based on the line of best fit to the data
On a number line, the coordinates of points P and R are p and r, respectively, and p A) x
Four triangles are to be cut and removed from a square piece of sheet metal to create an octagonal sign with eight equal sides, as shown in the figure above. If the total area of the removed material
A portion of the graph of the quadratic function y = f(x) is shown in the xy-plane above. The function g is defined by the equation g(x) = f(x) + b. If the equation g(x) = 0 has exactly one solution,
The Glenville Giants have played a total of 120 games and have a win-to-loss ratio of 2 to 3. How many more games have they lost than won? A) 24 B) 30 C) 40 D) 48
Which of the following statements expresses the fact that the product of two numbers, a and b, is 6 greater than their sum? A) Ab + 6 > a + b B) Ab = a + b + 6 C) Ab + 6 = a +
A certain function takes an input value and transforms it into an output value according to the following three-step procedure: Step 1: Multiply the input value by 6. Step 2: Add x to this
An online trading company charges a 3% commission for all stock purchases. If a trader purchases 200 shares of a stock through this company and is charged $3,399 including commission, what is the
Of those surveyed who expressed an opinion on Proposal 81a, approximately what percentage are under 40 years of age? A) 30% B) 38% C) 68% D) 72%
If x2 + 12x = 13, and x < 0, what is the value of x2?
Performance Banner Company charges its customers $1.20 per square foot for the banner material, $2.50 per square foot of any printed logo, and $32 in fixed costs per banner. The Zypz Running Shoe
Choose the correct verb form.The flock of geese (was/were) startled by the shotgun blast.
Trim each of the following sentences and correct any verb problems.The team of advisors, arriving slightly ahead of schedule, were met at the airport by the Assistant Prime Minister.
Choose the correct verb form.The data on my computer (was/were) lost when the hard drive failed.
Trim each of the following sentences and correct any verb problems.The flock of birds darting over the roiling lake look like an opalescent whirlwind.
Choose the correct verb form.Neither of the twins (is/are) allergic to penicillin.
Trim each of the following sentences and correct any verb problems.Carmen, not to mention her unsympathetic sisters, were unaffected by David’s pleas.
Choose the correct verb form.Much of what I hear in those lectures (go/goes) in one ear and out the other.
Trim each of the following sentences and correct any verb problems.Juggling the demands of school, family, and work often seem too much for a young mother to bear.
Choose the correct verb form.Amy, like her friends Jamie and Jen, (wants/want) to go to Mount Holyoke College.
Trim each of the following sentences and correct any verb problems.Others on the committee, like chairman Sanders, is concerned about the lack of attention given to school safety.
Choose the correct verb form.Among the lilies and wildflowers (were/was) one solitary rose.
Trim each of the following sentences and correct any verb problems.Everyone of my friends, including the boys, has supported my decision.
Choose the correct verb form.Either the chairperson or her assistants (is/are) going to have to make the decision.
Trim each of the following sentences and correct any verb problems.The fact that human institutions have been responsible for so many atrocities have forced some historians to adopt a cynical
Choose the correct verb form.There (is/are) hardly even a speck of dirt left on the carpet.
Trim each of the following sentences and correct any verb problems.The progression of a society, or at least that popularly regarded as advancements, are a result of gradual modifications, not sudden
Choose the correct verb form.In every teaspoon of soil (are/is) over two million tiny microorganisms.
Trim each of the following sentences and correct any verb problems.The development of the new country’s government and social institutions were affected in a negative regard by the lack of
Choose the correct verb form.There (is/are), in my opinion, far too few primary physicians working in this district.
Trim each of the following sentences and correct any verb problems. This report is intended for presenting arguments in opposition to what I took to be the less than optimal response of the
Choose the correct verb form.Beyond that hill (is/are) hundreds of bison.
Choose the correct verb form.Never before (have/has) there been such voices heard on the public airwaves.
Choose the correct verb form.Every player on both teams (was/were) at the press conference after the game.
Choose the correct verb form.There (has/have) been a theater and a toy store in the mall ever since it opened.
Choose the correct verb form.There (is/are) a great many production problems to iron out before show time.
Choose the correct verb form.The proceeds from the sale of every auctioned item (goes/go) to charity.
Choose the correct verb form.There (is/are) more than three years remaining on her contract.
Choose the correct verb form.Neither of the girls (was/were) frightened by the small animals that scurried past their tent.
Choose the correct verb form.This technology, developed by the military for field communications, (have/has) become essential to private industry as well.
Choose the correct verb form.Every player on both teams (was/were) concerned about the goalie’s injury.
Choose the correct verb form.The company’s sponsorship of mentorship programs (has/have) garnered many accolades from other philanthropic organizations.
Choose the correct verb form.Neither the children nor their parents (utter/utters) a word when Mrs. Denny tells her stories.
Choose the correct verb form.How important (is/are) strength training and cardiovascular training to your daily fitness regimen?
Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage as a whole? A) A series of intuitive illustrations of a complex physical theory. B) A description of a technical puzzle
At this point, the author is considering adding the following true statement: The sphere is just one of many ideal forms, like lines and tetrahedrons, that are studied in geometry. Should
The author’s writing style is particularly notable for its use of all of the following EXCEPT A) Rhetorical questions. B) Illustrative metaphors. C) Technical specifications. D)
At this point, the author is considering adding the following true statement: The sphere is just one of many ideal forms, like lines and tetrahedrons, that are studied in geometry. Should
In line 68, “ties up” most nearly means A) Constrains restrictively. B) Resolves neatly. C) Obstructs completely. D) Fastens securely.
Which of the following changes would best improve this sentence’s cohesiveness with the rest of the paragraph? A) Change “For instance” to “Nevertheless.” B) Change both instances
This passage is primarily concerned with A) restoring the reputation of some widely maligned leaders of the past. B) comparing the merits of various ancient systems of government. C)
Which of the following changes would best improve this sentence’s cohesiveness with the rest of the paragraph?A) NO CHANGE. B) Nowhere—perhaps. C) Nowhere: perhaps.D) Nowhere; perhaps.
In line 2, the word “sounds” most nearly means A) Resonates. B) Enunciates. C) Probes. D) Appears.
Which of the following changes would best improve this sentence’s cohesiveness with the rest of the paragraph?A) NO CHANGE.B) What Archmides is said to shout. C) That Archimedes shouted, it is
In the first paragraph, the author discusses the activities of an architect in order to make the point that A) The success of a nation’s civil code depends on the nature of its people. B)
Which of the following changes would best improve this sentence’s cohesiveness with the rest of the paragraph?A) NO CHANGE.B) Indicate. C) Provide. D) Generate.
The author suggests that long-established societies are characterized primarily by A) Stubborn resistance to political change. B) An honorable respect for good laws. C) Periodic but
Which of the following changes would best improve this sentence’s cohesiveness with the rest of the paragraph?A) NO CHANGE.B) Experiment by which subjects. C) Experiment where
Which of the following changes would best improve this sentence’s cohesiveness with the rest of the paragraph?A) NO CHANGE. B) That require integrating and bringing together. C) That
In lines 17–18, the distinction between “peoples” and “men” is essentially one between A) Barbarism and civilization. B) Societies and individuals. C) Youth and
Which of the following changes would best improve this sentence’s cohesiveness with the rest of the paragraph?A) NO CHANGE. B) It was being solved. C) They solved it. D) It’s
The author mentions “Sparta at the time of Lycurgus” (line 35) primarily as an example of a place where A) The citizens were paralyzed with fear in the face of invasion. B) The society
Which of the following changes would best improve this sentence’s cohesiveness with the rest of the paragraph?A) NO CHANGE B) The interesting thing was that C) It was interesting
In lines 37–38, the phrase “particular constitution of the state” refers most specifically to A) The documented rules by which a nation defines its governmental institutions. B) The
Which of the following changes would best improve this sentence’s cohesiveness with the rest of the paragraph?A) NO CHANGE B) Corresponds C) Is corresponding D) Will correspond
In lines 51–52, the phrase “amenable to discipline” most nearly means A) Ready to be governed by the rule of law. B) Susceptible to exploitation by neighboring countries. C)
At this point in the passage, the author wants to mention specific evidence indicated by the graph. Which statement is most justified by the data in this graph? A) The gamma power in the RH a
The author suggests that Peter the Great’s main flaw was A) Military ruthlessness. B) Undue reverence for custom. C) Excessive political guile. D) Irresolution in exerting
At this point in the passage, the author wants to mention specific evidence indicated by the graph. Which statement is most justified by the data in this graph? A) NO CHANGE B) This data
The passage as a whole primarily serves to A) Contrast the ideas of several ancient Greek philosophers. B) Examine the means by which philosophical ideas become popular. C) Describe
Which of the following best combines the last two sentences into one? A) If so, what are the unconscious processes that are working, suddenly becoming conscious? B) If so, what unconscious
A system of two equations and their graphs in the xy-plane are shown above. How many solutions does the system have?A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four у x²+y² = 9 y = x² - 4 X
The statement that “animals have lost their importance” (line 29) means that A) Humans no longer treat other species with appropriate respect. B) Animistic beliefs no longer inform our
The “simpler system” in line 5 is a A) Method for translating complex writings of ancient thinkers. B) Streamlined system for reaching logically valid conclusions. C) Formal theory
Which of the following statements about ancient Greek philosophers is best supported by the passage? A) Their astronomical theories were closely associated with their religious ideas. B)
In line 46, “assimilate” most nearly means A) Incorporate. B) Comprehend. C) Embrace. D) Liken.
The passage suggests that the “men of genius” (line 37) are noteworthy for their A) Creative metaphors for the laws of motion. B) Ability to integrate many different fields of
Which of the following would best bridge the “gulf” in line 45? A) Creating a system of gestures to help humans better communicate with dolphins B) Writing a computer program that
The passage suggests that the “views of Aristotle” (line 1) are characterized primarily by their A) Logical rigor. B) Animistic tendencies. C) Reliance on refutation. D)
Which sentence provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? A) Lines 3–6 (“Every philosopher . . . quite unaware”) B) Lines 12–14 (“The sophistication . . .
The author is considering inserting the following sentence into this paragraph. Although they receive less training than physicians do, these professionals have advanced degrees and can provide
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 2(x − 4)2 − 5x?A) 2x2 − 21x + 32 B) 2x2 − 21x − 32 C) 2x2 − 13x + 32 D) 2x2 − 16x − 21
In the first paragraph, Karl Smith’s work is presented primarily as A) A controversial sociological hypothesis. B) A warning about potentially dangerous economic trends. C) A useful
The author is considering inserting the following sentence into this paragraph. Although they receive less training than physicians do, these professionals have advanced degrees and can provide
The author suggests that promising research in the social sciences is sometimes ignored because it A) Is not presented by authorities with the proper credentials. B) Is not supported by
The author is considering inserting the following sentence into this paragraph. Although they receive less training than physicians do, these professionals have advanced degrees and can provide
Line l intersects the graph of the function f(x) = 2x2 − 4x + 1 at two points where x = −1 and x = 2, respectively. What is the slope of line l?A) −2 B) -2/3 C) 3/2 D) 2
The author is considering inserting the following sentence into this paragraph. Although they receive less training than physicians do, these professionals have advanced degrees and can provide
According to the graph, which of the following is closest to the percent increase in violent crime in America from 1963 to 1993? A) 600% B) 400% C) 75% D) 20%
The author is considering inserting the following sentence into this paragraph. Although they receive less training than physicians do, these professionals have advanced degrees and can provide
According to the graph, which decade of violent crime statistics provides the LEAST support to Rick Nevin’s hypothesis? A) 1963–1973 B) 1980–1990 C) 1983–1993 D)
The author mentions “sales of vinyl LPs” (line 74) primarily as an example of A) Another economic factor that may explain a social trend. B) How harmful chemicals can be spread via
The author is considering inserting the following sentence into this paragraph. Although they receive less training than physicians do, these professionals have advanced degrees and can provide
The “complications” in line 22 are A) Obstacles to gathering relevant data. B) Controversies about theoretical models. C) Challenges to the implementation of social
The graph of the equation y = 2x2 − 16x + 14 intersects the y-axis at point A and the x-axis at points B and C. What is the area of triangle ABC?A) 42 B) 48 C) 54 D) 56
Which choice is best supported by the data in the graph? A) NO CHANGE B) The number of PAs going into primary care has increased by only 50% C) More PAs have gone into dermatology than
The author characterizes the “drivers” in line 60 primarily as A) Inadvertent abettors. B) Unintentional heroes. C) Greedy consumers. D) Devious conspirators.
Which choice is best supported by the data in the graph?A) NO CHANGE. B) Than. C) Than it was. D) To choose from than.
In line 49, “even better” most nearly means A) Less controversial. B) More correlative. C) Easier to calculate. D) More aesthetically engaging.
What is the total number of x- and y-intercepts in the graph of the equation y = (x + 2)2(x − 3)2?A) Two B) Three C) Four D) Five

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