hiset math practice test

A widely recognized high school equivalency exam, similar to the GED, designed for individuals who didn’t complete high school but want to earn a diploma-equivalent credential.

Quadrilateral ABCD satisfies the following conditions: Side AB is parallel to side CD, Side BC is not parallel to side AD. Which term is the best classification for quadrilateral ABCD?
  • A. Parallelogram
  • B. Rectangle
  • C. Rhombus
  • D. Square
  • E. Trapezoid
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: E

Quadrilateral ABCD has one pair of parallel sides (AB and CD), which defines it as a trapezoid. Option A, parallelogram, is incorrect because both pairs of opposite sides must be parallel. Option B, rectangle, is a specific type of parallelogram with right angles, so it also requires two pairs of parallel sides. Option C, rhombus, similarly demands both pairs of opposite sides to be parallel, along with equal side lengths. Option D, square, is a special type of rectangle and rhombus, necessitating both pairs of parallel sides and equal side lengths. Thus, the only classification that fits is trapezoid.

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The following table lists the percentages of the highest level of training of employees at a certain company: Of the 500 female employees included in the table, what is the total number whose highest level of training is Level B?
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  • A. 100
  • B. 150
  • C. 200
  • D. 250
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

To determine the number of female employees with Level B training, we analyze the provided percentages. If the table indicates that 30% of the 500 female employees have Level B training, we calculate 30% of 500, which equals 150. Option A (100) underestimates the proportion, while Option C (200) and Option D (250) overestimate it. Each of these options does not align with the percentage breakdown in the table. Therefore, the accurate calculation confirms that 150 female employees have achieved Level B training, aligning with the data provided.
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to: 1200 × (5 × 10⁷)?
  • A. 12×10¹⁰
  • B. 6.0×10¹⁰
  • C. 6.0×10¹¹
  • D. 7.2×10¹³
  • E. 9.4×10¹⁴
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

To find an equivalent expression for \( 1200 \times (5 \times 10^n) \), we first simplify \( 1200 \) as \( 1.2 \times 10^3 \). Thus, the expression becomes \( 1.2 \times 10^3 \times 5 \times 10^n = 6.0 \times 10^{3+n} \). Option A incorrectly simplifies the coefficient and exponent. Option C miscalculates the exponent, not aligning with the original multiplication. Option D has an incorrect coefficient and exponent combination. Option E also miscalculates the coefficient and exponent. Therefore, only option B accurately reflects the simplified expression.
One online movie-streaming service costs $8 per month and charges $1.50 per movie. A second service costs $2 per month and charges $2 per movie. For what number of movies per month is the monthly cost of both services the same?
  • A. 3
  • B. 6
  • C. 5
  • D. 12
  • E. 20
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

To determine when the costs of both services are equal, we can set up equations based on the monthly fees and per-movie charges. For the first service: Cost = $8 + $1.50 * number of movies (m) Cost = $8 + 1.5m For the second service: Cost = $2 + $2 * number of movies (m) Cost = $2 + 2m Setting the two equations equal gives us: $8 + 1.5m = $2 + 2m Rearranging leads to: $6 = 0.5m m = 12 Thus, when 12 movies are rented, the costs are equal. Options A (3), B (6), and C (5) yield different costs, as they do not satisfy the equation. Option E (20) results in a higher cost for the second service, confirming that 12 is the only solution where both services cost the same.
The distance from Earth to the sun is approximately 9×10⁷ miles. The diameter of Earth is approximately 8,000 miles. The distance from Earth to the sun is approximately how many times the diameter of Earth?
  • A. 1000
  • B. 9000
  • C. 11000
  • D. 90000
  • E. 9000000
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To determine how many times the diameter of Earth fits into the distance from Earth to the sun, we divide the distance (9×10^7 miles) by Earth's diameter (8,000 miles). Calculating: 9×10^7 miles ÷ 8,000 miles = 11,250. This rounds down to approximately 11,000, making option C the closest answer. Option A (1000) significantly underestimates the distance. Option B (9000) is also too low, while option D (90000) and option E (9000000) greatly overestimate the number of times the diameter fits into the distance. Thus, C is the most accurate choice.