SHSAT: Math selected response

A method you can use

1. Translate the givens into a labeled expression, table or sketch before calculating. Keep units and restrictions alongside the quantities.
2. Use the shortest justified route: for a percent change, the original amount is the denominator; for a composite area, account for overlaps or holes before adding.
3. Compare the entire alternative, including units and requested quantity. Numerical alternatives are ordered meaningfully; their position provides no evidence of correctness.
4. Check the result against the original condition and a rough size estimate. The official test locks the item after advancing; this local bank permits explanation review.

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