GED Test Review

The General Educational Development Test, commonly known as the GED or high school
equivalency degree, is a standardized test and is the only high school equivalency test
recognized in all 50 USA states.

Currently, GED is a computer-based test. Official computer-based tests are given at test
centers all over the country. There are four subject area tests on GED:

o Reasoning Through Language Arts,

o Mathematical Reasoning,
o Social Studies,
o Science

The GED Mathematical Reasoning test is a 115-minute, single-section test that covers basic
mathematics topics, quantitative problem-solving and algebraic questions. There are two
parts on Mathematical Reasoning section. The first part contains 5 questions where
calculators are not permitted. The second part contains 41 test questions. Calculator is
allowed in the second part.

Here is a complete GED Mathematical Reasoning Test. Take this practice test to see what
score you’ll be able to receive on a real GED test.

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Time to refine your skill with a practice examination
Take a practice GED Math Test to simulate the test day experience. After you've finished,
score your test using the answer key.

Before You Start

- You’ll need a pencil and a calculator to take the test.
- There are two types of questions:
Multiple choice questions: for each of these questions, there are four or more possible
answers. Choose which one is best.
Grid-ins questions: for these questions, write your answer in the box provided.
- It’s okay to guess. You won’t lose any points if you’re wrong.
- The GED® Mathematical Reasoning test contains a formula sheet, which displays
formulas relating to geometric measurement and certain algebra concepts. Formulas
are provided to test- takers so that they may focus on application, rather than the
memorization, of formulas.
- After you’ve finished the test, review the answer key to see where you went wrong
and what areas you need to improve.

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 GED Mathematical Reasoning

Practice Test

2019 - 2020

Two Parts

Total number of questions: 46

Part 1 (Non-Calculator): 5 questions
Part 2 (Calculator): 41 questions

Total time for two parts: 115 Minutes

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 GED Test Mathematics Formula Sheet
Area of a:
Parallelogram 𝐴 = 𝑏ℎ
Trapezoid 1
𝐴 = ℎ(𝑏1 + 𝑏2 )
2

Surface Area and Volume of a:

Rectangular/Right Prism
𝑆𝐴 = 𝑝ℎ + 2𝐵 𝑉 = 𝐵ℎ
Cylinder
𝑆𝐴 = 2𝜋𝑟ℎ + 2𝜋𝑟 2 𝑉 = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ
Pyramid 1 1
𝑆𝐴 = 𝑝𝑠 + 𝐵 𝑉 = 𝐵ℎ
2 3
Cone 1 2
𝑆𝐴 = 𝜋𝑟 + 𝜋𝑟 2 𝑉 = 𝜋𝑟 ℎ
3
Sphere 4
𝑆𝐴 = 4𝜋𝑟 2 𝑉 = 𝜋𝑟 3
3

(p = perimeter of base B; 𝜋 = 3.14)

Algebra
Slope of a line y 2 − y1
m =
x 2 − x1
Slope-intercept form of the equation 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏
of a line
Point-slope form of the Equation of a 𝑦 − 𝑦1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1 )
line
Standard form of a Quadratic equation y = ax 2 + bx + c

Quadratic formula −𝑏 ± √𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐

𝑥=
2𝑎
Pythagorean theorem 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 2
Simple interest 𝐼 = 𝑝𝑟𝑡
(𝐼 = interest, 𝑝 = principal, 𝑟 = rate, 𝑡 =
time)

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 GED Mathematical Reasoning
Practice Test 1

Part 1 (Non-Calculator)

5 questions

Total time for two parts (Non-Calculator, and Calculator parts): 115 Minutes

You may NOT use a calculator on this part.

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YOU MAY NOT USE YOUR CALCULATOR ON THIS SECTION.

1) 11 yards 6 feet and 4 inches equals to how many inches?

A. 388
B. 468
C. 472
D. 476

2) 5 less than twice a positive integer is 83. What is the integer?

A. 39
B. 41
C. 42
D. 44

3) A shirt costing $200 is discounted 15%. After a month, the shirt is discounted another
15%. Which of the following expressions can be used to find the selling price of the shirt?

A. (200) (0.70)
B. (200) – 200 (0.30)
C. (200) (0.15) – (200) (0.15)
D. (200) (0.85) (0.85)

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4) Which of the following points lies on the line 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 10

A. (2, 1)
B. (–1, 3)
C. (–2, 2)
D. (2, 2)

5) 5 + 8 × (– 2) – [4 + 22 × 5] ÷ 6 = ?

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 GED Mathematical Reasoning
Practice Test

(Calculator)

41 questions

Total time for two sections (Non–Calculator, and Calculator sections): 115
Minutes

You may use a calculator on this section.

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6) The price of a car was $20,000 in 2014, $16,000 in 2015 and $12,800 in 2016. What is the
rate of depreciation of the price of car per year?

A. 15 %
B. 20 %
C. 25 %
D. 30 %

7) The width of a box is one third of its length. The height of the box is one third of its width.
If the length of the box is 27 cm, what is the volume of the box?

A. 81 cm3
B. 162 cm3
C. 243 cm3
D. 729 cm3

8) If 60 % of A is 20 % of B, then B is what percent of A?

A. 3%
B. 30 %
C. 200 %
D. 300 %

9) How many possible outfit combinations come from six shirts, three slacks, and five ties?

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10) A ladder leans against a wall forming a 60ᵒ angle between the ground and the ladder. If
the bottom of the ladder is 30 feet away from the wall, how long is the ladder?

A. 30 feet
B. 40 feet
C. 50 feet
D. 60 feet

11) When a number is subtracted from 24 and the difference is divided by that number, the
result is 3. What is the value of the number?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 12

12) An angle is equal to one fifth of its supplement. What is the measure of that angle?

A. 20
B. 30
C. 45
D. 60

13) John traveled 150 km in 6 hours and Alice traveled 180 km in 4 hours. What is the ratio
of the average speed of John to average speed of Alice?

A. 3:2
B. 2:3
C. 5:9
D. 5:6

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14) If 40 % of a class are girls, and 25 % of girls play tennis, what percent of the class play
tennis?

A. 10 %
B. 15%
C. 20 %
D. 40 %

15) What is the value of 𝑦 in the following system of equation?

3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = −20

−𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10

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16) In five successive hours, a car travels 40 km, 45 km, 50 km, 35 km and 55 km. In the
next five hours, it travels with an average speed of 50 km per hour. Find the total
distance the car traveled in 10 hours.

A. 425 km
B. 450 km
C. 475 km
D. 500 km

17) How long does a 420–miles trip take moving at 50 miles per hour (mph)?

A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours and 24 minutes
C. 8 hours and 24 minutes
D. 8 hours and 30 minutes

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18) What is the difference of smallest 4–digit number and biggest 4–digit number?

A. 6666
B. 6789
C. 8888
D. 8999

19) What is the value of 64 ?

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20) Right triangle ABC has two legs of lengths 6 cm (AB) and 8 cm (AC). What is the length
of the third side (BC)?

A. 4 cm
B. 6 cm
C. 8 cm
D. 10 cm

21) The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 2:3. If there are 600 students in a school, how
many boys are in the school.

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22) 25 is What percent of 20?

A. 20 %
B. 25 %
C. 125 %
D. 150 %

23) The perimeter of the trapezoid below is 54. What is its area?

18

12 14

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2
24) Two third of 18 is equal to of what number?
5

A. 12
B. 20
C. 30
D. 60

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25) The marked price of a computer is D dollar. Its price decreased by 20% in January and
later increased by 10 % in February. What is the final price of the computer in D dollar?

A. 0.80 D
B. 0.88 D
C. 0.90 D
D. 1.20 D

26) The area of a circle is 64 π. What is the circumference of the circle?

A. 8π
B. 16 π
C. 32 π
D. 64 π

27) A $40 shirt now selling for $28 is discounted by what percent?

A. 20 %
B. 30 %
C. 40 %
D. 60 %

28) In 1999, the average worker's income increased $2,000 per year starting from $24,000
annual salary. Which equation represents income greater than average? (𝐼 = income, 𝑥
= number of years after 1999)

A. 𝐼 > 2000 𝑥 + 24000

B. 𝐼 > – 2000 𝑥 + 24000
C. 𝐼 < –2000 𝑥 + 24000
D. 𝐼 < 2000 𝑥 – 24000

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29) From last year, the price of gasoline has increased from $1.25 per gallon to $1.75 per
gallon. The new price is what percent of the original price?

A. 72 %
B. 120 %
C. 140 %
D. 160 %

30) A boat sails 40 miles south and then 30 miles east. How far is the boat from its start
point?

A. 45 miles
B. 50 miles
C. 60 miles
D. 70 miles

31) Which of the following could be the product of two consecutive prime numbers?

A. 2
B. 10
C. 14
D. 15

32) Sophia purchased a sofa for $530.40. The sofa is regularly priced at $624. What was the
percent discount Sophia received on the sofa?

A. 12%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%

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33) The score of Emma was half as that of Ava and the score of Mia was twice that of Ava. If
the score of Mia was 60, what is the score of Emma?

A. 12
B. 15
C. 20
D. 30

34) A bag contains 18 balls: two green, five black, eight blue, a brown, a red and one white.
If 17 balls are removed from the bag at random, what is the probability that a brown
ball has been removed?

1
A. 9
1
B. 6
16
C. 17
17
D. 18

35) The average of five consecutive numbers is 38. What is the smallest number?

A. 38
B. 36
C. 34
D. 12

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36) How many tiles of 8 cm2 is needed to cover a floor of dimension 6 cm by 24 cm?

A. 6
B. 12
C. 18
D. 24

37) A rope weighs 600 grams per meter of length. What is the weight in kilograms of 12.2
meters of this rope? (1 kilograms = 1000 grams)

A. 0.0732
B. 0.732
C. 7.32
D. 7,320

38) A chemical solution contains 4% alcohol. If there is 24 ml of alcohol, what is the volume
of the solution?

A. 240 ml
B. 480 ml
C. 600 ml
D. 1200 ml

39) The average weight of 18 girls in a class is 60 kg and the average weight of 32 boys in
the same class is 62 kg. What is the average weight of all the 50 students in that class?

A. 60
B. 61.28
C. 61.68
D. 62.90

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40) The price of a laptop is decreased by 10% to $360. What is its original price?

A. 320
B. 380
C. 400
D. 450

41) What is the median of these numbers? 4, 9, 13, 8, 15, 18, 5

A. 8
B. 9
C. 13
D. 15

42) The radius of a cylinder is 8 inches and its height is 12 inches. What is the surface area
of the cylinder in square inches?

Write your answer in the box below. (π equals 3.14)

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43) The average of 13, 15, 20 and 𝑥 is 18. What is the value of 𝑥?

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44) The price of a sofa is decreased by 25% to $420. What was its original price?

A. $480
B. $520
C. $560
D. $600

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 45) Which graph corresponds to the following inequalities?
y  x+4
2 x + y  −4
A. B.

y y

4 4

O –4 O 4 x
–4 4 x

–4 –4

C. D.

y y

4 4

–4 O 4 x –4 O 4 x

–4 –4

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46) A bank is offering 4.5% simple interest on a savings account. If you deposit $8,000, how
much interest will you earn in five years?

A. $360
B. $720
C. $1800
D. $3600

End of GED Mathematical Reasoning Practice Test.

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