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GED Sample Test Questions
Mathematics
 The Mathematics Test is divided into
two equally weighted parts, each containing 25 questions. On Part I of
the test, you may use the Casio fx-260 calculator to compute
answers. A calculator will be provided for your use at the official GED
Testing Center. Because estimation and mental math are critical skills,
you are not permitted to use the calculator on Part II of the test. A math formulas
page is provided for your reference during the test.
The Mathematics Test assesses your understanding of
mathematical concepts and the application of those concepts to various
real-world situations. The following four major areas are tested on the
Mathematics Test:
- Number operations and number sense (20%–30%)
- Measurement and geometry (20%–30%)
- Data analysis, statistics, and probability (20%–30%)
- Algebra, functions, and patterns (20%–30%)
Alternate-Format Questions
Although 80% of the mathematics questions are multiple choice, 20% of
the questions require you to construct your own answer. Rather than
select from five choices, you must record answers on either standard or
coordinate plane grids. Both Parts I and II of the Mathematics
Test have multiple-choice, standard grid, and coordinate plane grid
questions. Please review the directions
for standard grid and coordinate plane grid.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Directions: Choose the one best answer to each
question.
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 A painter mixes gallons of paint in a large
cylindrical bucket so that there will be no difference in color among
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If one gallon of paint has a volume of approximately 4000
cm3, what is the maximum number of whole gallons of paint
that can be poured into the bucket?
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A surveyor made the measurements shown in the diagram
below.
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What is the measure, in feet, of AB, the straight-line distance
across the stream?
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Shane is working with a spreadsheet on his computer. The spreadsheet
will calculate the cost of the wood trim around rectangular windows
based on the dimensions of the window and the price of the wood. The
following entries have been made. 
Shane wants to enter a formula in the last column so that the
spreadsheet will calculate the final cost of the job. Which of the
following formulas should he enter?
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Note: The following question is a specific example
of questions likely to be found on the Mathematics Test, Part I, which
allows the use of a calculator.
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Last month, the balance in Tisha's checkbook was $1219.17. Since then
she has deposited her latest paycheck of $2425.66 and written checks for
$850.00 (rent), $235.89 (car payment), and $418.37 (credit card
payment).
What is the current balance in Tisha's checking account?
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Byron purchased a $5000 certificate of deposit (CD) at his local
bank. The CD will pay him 7% simple interest.
How much INTEREST, in dollars, will Byron have earned from his CD
at the end of a 2-year period?
Check your answer.
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One ingredient in the sauce Kyle is preparing for tonight's dinner is
half a teaspoon of red pepper. If the recipe he is using is designed to
make enough sauce for 8 servings, but Kyle is only making 4 servings,
what fraction of a teaspoon of red pepper should he use?
Check your answer.
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Note: In the last two responses, a decimal answer and a fraction
were gridded. Mixed numbers such as 3 1/2 cannot be gridded. They must
be changed to a decimal or fraction form. In the case of 3 1/2, the
answer could be gridded as 3.5 or as 7/2.
The answer for an alternate-format question using the standard
grid shown in the previous two examples will NEVER be a negative number,
such as –8, since the grid does not accommodate negative
numbers.
Both of the points mentioned above are included in the directions
for alternate-format questions found in the actual GED
Tests.
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Show the location of a point whose coordinates are (3, -4) by using
the below coordinate plane grid to get your answer.
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Answers to these sample questions are also available on the Answers
page.
Please direct questions about this page to:
ged@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated on 08/28/2009
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