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Word of the Day

invariable
Definition: (adjective) not changing or subject to change.
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Math Teaser

Problem
A group of 9 friends invest equally in a business opportunity that costs $20,000. If n more friends were to take part evenly in the investment...

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SAT* Tip of the Day

So What?
Math questions involving two equations and two unknowns can usually be combined into one equation with one unknown.
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PSAT: Math Question #2

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Question: The price of admission to a movie theater has increased 15%. If a ticket originally cost 5 dollars, what is the new price?

Choices:

The correct answer is (C).

To solve this one, just add 15% of the original ticket price to the original ticket price. To find 15% of the original ticket price, just multiply the price by .15
New Price 5 + 15% of 5 New Price 5 + (.15)(5) New Price 5 + .75 New Price 5.75

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