Step by step
The question
Question: type $45 as an SAT answer.
$45
1 Change the form
No dollar signs, percent signs or commas on the SAT.
$45 is typed as 45.
$45 → 45
2 Count the characters
The answer box takes 5 characters.
45 has 2.
It fits.
45: 2 characters, up to 5 fit
3 Type it in
We type 45.
Let's look back.
First: change the form.
Then: count the characters.
Last: type it in.
Answer
45: 2 characters, up to 5 fit