New York City SHSAT 2017

PART 2—MATH

Recommended Time—75 Minutes

NOTES:

QUESTIONS 51–100, Mathematics Problems

Directions

Solve each problem. Find your answer among the answer choices given. Mark the letter of your answer on the answer

sheet.

Reduce all fractions to lowest terms.

Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.

Do your figuring in the test booklet or on paper distributed by the proctor.

51. What is the value of c in the equation 2 a + 3b + 5 = c if a = 3 and b = −3?

(A) −7

(B) −5

(C) 1

(D) 2

(E) 8

Leontyne sings for $1,000 an hour. Her rate increases by 50% after midnight. If she sings one night from 8:30 PM until

1:00 AM, how much should she be paid?

52.

(F) $4,500

(G) $5,000

(H) 5,500

(J) $6,000

(K) $7,500