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SHSAT Math · Ratios & Proportions

Rates Practice

Unit rates, speed/distance/time, and work problems. This is one of the skills tested on the SHSAT; the 2026 exam is computer-based with 50 Math questions in a 90-minute section. Try the samples below, then practice the full topic with instant feedback and explanations.

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Question 1

A machine produces 9696 pages in 66 minutes. What is its rate in pages per minute?
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  • B576576
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Answer: A

Rate is amount divided by time: 96÷6=1696 \div 6 = 16 pages per minute.

Question 2

A machine produces 3333 pages in 33 minutes. What is its rate in pages per minute?
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  • B1111
  • C9999
  • D3030
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Answer: B

Rate is amount divided by time: 33÷3=1133 \div 3 = 11 pages per minute.

Question 3

A machine produces 8888 miles in 88 hours. What is its rate in miles per hour?
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  • B9696
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Answer: D

Rate is amount divided by time: 88÷8=1188 \div 8 = 11 miles per hour.

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