GED Math Practice Test Quiz!
Can You Pass The GED Math Practice Test? To pass your GED exam, you need at least sixty-five percent, which is no easy task, especially if you do not have adequate practice. The test below is designed to help see just how ready you are for the exam. How about you try it out and get to refresh your memory on some math problems.
- 1.
Angela's test scores in math class are 100, 95, 100, 93, and 70. What is her average in math class?
- A.
90
- B.
91
- C.
92
- D.
93
- E.
94
Correct Answer
C. 92Explanation
To find her average, add the test scores and divide by five (because there were five scores). This comes to 91.6, which rounds up to 92.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Using Angela's test scores of 100, 95, 100, 93, and 70, find the mode.
Correct Answer
100Explanation
The mode is the number that appears most often. In this case, the mode is 100.Rate this question:
- 3.
One of the following statements about triangles is false. Place a check beside the false statement.
- A.
All triangles have 3 sides and 3 angles.
- B.
All triangles have at least two equal sides.
- C.
The angles of all triangles add up to 180 degrees.
- D.
The hypotenuse of a right triangle is always the longest side.
Correct Answer
B. All triangles have at least two equal sides.Explanation
Some triangles have no equal sides. These are called "scalene" triangles. All of the other statements are true.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Charlie buys a new television at a cost of $536. If the tax is 8%, how much will he have to pay in all?
- A.
$42.88
- B.
$493.12
- C.
$587.99
- D.
$107.20
- E.
$578.88
Correct Answer
E. $578.88Explanation
Multiply the cost of the television by the tax (written as a decimal): 536 x .08 = 42.88 Add 42.88 back to the price of the television: 536 + 42.88 = 578.88Rate this question:
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- 5.
Solve for x: 6x + 10 = 40 x = ____
Correct Answer
5Explanation
Subtract 10 from both sides (6x + 10 - 10 = 40 - 10) This means that 6x = 30 Divide both sides by 6 (6x/6 = 30/6) This means x = 5Rate this question:
- 6.
How many cups are in 16 gallons?
- A.
8
- B.
16
- C.
144
- D.
256
Correct Answer
D. 256Explanation
One gallon = 16 cups, so 16 gallons = 16 x 16 cups, or 256 cups.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In a right triangle, if side a = 12cm and side b = 14cm, what is the measure of side c?
- A.
15.3cm
- B.
18.4cm
- C.
14.8cm
- D.
13cm
Correct Answer
B. 18.4cmExplanation
a squared + b squared = c squared, so...
12 squared (144) + 14 squared (196) = c squared
144 + 196 = c squared
340 = c squared, so the square root of 340 = c
c = 18.4Rate this question:
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- 8.
In a circle, how are the diameter and the radius related? Check ALL that apply:
- A.
The diameter is half of the radius.
- B.
The radius is half of the diameter.
- C.
The diameter is twice the radius.
- D.
The radius is twice the diameter.
- E.
The diameter and radius are equal.
- F.
There is no relationship between the diameter and radius.
Correct Answer(s)
B. The radius is half of the diameter.
C. The diameter is twice the radius.Explanation
The radius is always half of the diameter, and the diameter is always twice the radius.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the perimeter of an eqilateral trianlge with a base of 5cm? P = ___ cm
Correct Answer(s)
15Explanation
Since this is an equilateral triangle, all sides measure 5cm.
Perimeter = side+side+side
5+5+5=15Rate this question:
- 10.
What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10cm and a height of 7cm? A = ___ cm
Correct Answer(s)
35Explanation
Area = base x height, but something must be cut in half (divided by 2).
The simplest thing to do here is to cut the base (10) in half, so:
5 x 7 = 35Rate this question:
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