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2012
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Mathematics > Standard Multiple Choice

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If s = 1 + (1 over 2) + (1 over 4) + (1 over 8) + (1 over 16) + (1 over 32) and t =1 + (1 over 2) times s, then t exceeds s by

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Hint

The question asks by how much “t exceeds s,” which can be interpreted mathematically as the value of t minus s. Since s is defined and t is given in terms of s, this expression can be evaluated with one substitution to find the answer.

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27
2012
271,178 responses
Question of the Day Statistics
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Correct 111,335
Incorrect 159,843
41% correct

Mathematics > Standard Multiple Choice

Read the following SAT test question and then click on a button to select your answer. 

If s = 1 + (1 over 2) + (1 over 4) + (1 over 8) + (1 over 16) + (1 over 32) and t =1 + (1 over 2) times s, then t exceeds s by

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Answer

“t exceeds s” is interpreted mathematically as the value of t minus s and is evaluated as follows:

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