Step by step
The question
Question: type $1,250 as an SAT answer.
$1,250
1 Change the form
No dollar signs, percent signs or commas on the SAT.
$1,250 is typed as 1250.
$1,250 → 1250
2 Count the characters
The answer box takes 5 characters.
1250 has 4.
It fits.
1250: 4 characters, up to 5 fit
3 Type it in
We type 1250.
Let's look back.
First: change the form.
Then: count the characters.
Last: type it in.
Answer
1250: 4 characters, up to 5 fit