GED Exam Prep: Math
Science is the broad field that is concerned with phenomena in nature. Additionally, it engages experiments that give rise to useful postulations. These postulations are further tested to make reasonable inferences in form of numbers or laws. Certain laws namely; Newton's law, Faraday principle among others; were confirmed through scientific methods. How much do you know about science?
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What is the correct answer to this expression; -1/2 + 4?
- A.
4
- B.
1
- C.
2½
- D.
3½
Correct Answer
D. 3½Explanation
The correct answer to the expression -1/2 + 4 is 3½. This can be calculated by first converting -1/2 to a decimal, which is -0.5. Adding -0.5 to 4 gives us a result of 3.5, which is equivalent to 3½.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the number, when multiplied 6 yields 72?
- A.
6
- B.
10
- C.
12
- D.
13
Correct Answer
C. 12Explanation
The number that, when multiplied by 6, yields 72 is 12.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the cube root of 27?
- A.
27
- B.
9
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
D. 3Explanation
The cube root of a number is the value that, when multiplied by itself three times, gives the original number. In this case, if we multiply 3 by itself three times (3 x 3 x 3), we get 27, which is the original number. Therefore, the cube root of 27 is 3.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many years make a jubilee?
- A.
29 years
- B.
93 years
- C.
27 years
- D.
50 years
Correct Answer
D. 50 yearsExplanation
A jubilee is a special anniversary or celebration that occurs every 50 years. It is derived from the biblical concept of a year of special significance and restoration. Therefore, the correct answer is 50 years.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is product of 20 and 20?
- A.
20
- B.
2020
- C.
40
- D.
400
Correct Answer
D. 400Explanation
The product of 20 and 20 is calculated by multiplying the two numbers together. In this case, 20 multiplied by 20 equals 400.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many years make a decade?
- A.
10 years
- B.
6 years
- C.
8 years
- D.
12 years
Correct Answer
A. 10 yearsExplanation
A decade is a period of 10 years. This is a widely accepted definition and is commonly used when referring to a specific period of time. Therefore, the correct answer is 10 years.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the result of dividing 9 by 0.3?
- A.
3
- B.
9
- C.
13
- D.
30
Correct Answer
D. 30Explanation
When dividing 9 by 0.3, we are essentially finding out how many times 0.3 can fit into 9. To calculate this, we divide 9 by 0.3, which gives us 30. Therefore, the result of dividing 9 by 0.3 is 30.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Why is 10 an even number?
- A.
It is the number of choice
- B.
It is perfect
- C.
It is a common number
- D.
It is divisible by 2
Correct Answer
D. It is divisible by 2Explanation
The correct answer is "It is divisible by 2." This is because an even number is defined as any integer that is divisible by 2 without leaving a remainder. Since 10 can be divided evenly by 2 (10 ÷ 2 = 5), it is considered an even number.Rate this question:
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What is the difference between 10 and 3?
- A.
4
- B.
103
- C.
310
- D.
7
Correct Answer
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What is the result of removing 11 from 33?
- A.
23
- B.
32
- C.
1133
- D.
22
Correct Answer
D. 22Explanation
When we remove 11 from 33, we subtract 11 from 33, resulting in 22.Rate this question:
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