Upper Level SSAT SAMPLE QUESTION: Geometry and Measurement

Here’s a SSAT sample question to help you practice the type of Geometry and Measurement problem you may find on the quantitative section of the Upper Level SSAT.

What Are Geometry and Measurement Problems?

Perimeter refers to the distance around the outer boundary of a figure. Area refers to the
measure of a surface. Volume refers to the three-dimensional measure of a shape. For example, the perimeter of this square is 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20 units. The area is 5 × 5 = 25 square units. square.PNG

SSAT Sample Question for Geometry and Measurement:

The width of a rectangle is five times its length. If the area of the rectangle is 45, then what is the perimeter of the rectangle?

(A) 3

(B) 9

(C) 15

(D) 18

(E) 36

Answer Key:

(E) 36

Let x = length; 5x = width

5x² = 45

x² = 9

Then, x = 3

5x = 15

perimeter = 3 + 15 + 3 + 15 = 36



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