The problem solving section of SAT Math contains two parts. One is Quantitative comparisons and the other is Regular Math. This section is full of multiple choice questions and approximately 45 minutes are allocated to it. The SAT test does have a negative marking system. Hence for every wrong answer 0.25 marks are deducted and for a blank answer 0 marks. There are 4 alternatives to choose from which include A is greater, B is greater, both are equal and there is no relation between the two.

Quantitative Comparisons of Problem solving part involves comparing 2 quantities or equations. The quantities could be geometric figures too. A basic set of instructions are followed for these problems and the answer choices also remain the same. The last alternative is always the trickiest and hence it should be avoided as a guess. Choose it only when you are confident. Also confusion between first and second option is possible so one needs to be careful.

The second part of Problem Solving section is Regular Math which also includes basic Math questions but these have different alternatives which are solutions to the question. These will require basic reasoning skills and strong fundamental knowledge. Most of these questions are very easy and it should take you only a couple of steps to reach the answer.

The Problem Solving section has questions arranged according to the level of difficulty. The questions in the beginning will be easier with an increase in the level of difficulty as you proceed. The questions may be from topics like approximation, complex numbers, factors and multiples, co-ordinate geometry, inverse functions, number theory, percentages etc. Hence if your base is strong then practicing few sample tests will help you gain confidence. You will also get a judgement of your speed and improve if you are lacking in it.