PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 286: Answer and Explanation

Question: 286

Hunter notices that she walked a total of 600 steps while walking around her work building on a 30-minute break. If she kept the same pace, how many steps could she walk if she took a 45-minute break?

• A. 900
• B. 750
• C. 850
• D. 800

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Hunter could walk 900 steps in 45 minutes because (600 steps)/(30 minutes) = X/(45 minutes) and x = 900 steps. See Lesson: Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages.