ged math practice test

A a high school equivalency exam designed for individuals who did not graduate from high school but want to demonstrate they have the same knowledge and skills as a high school graduate

Which list shows the numbers arranged from least to greatest?
  • A. -(2/9), -0.21, -0.2, -(2/11), -1
  • B. -1, -(2/9), -0.21, -0.2, -(2/11)
  • C. -1, -(2/11), -0.21, -0.2, -(2/9)
  • D. -(2/11), -0.2, -0.21, -(2/9), -1
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To determine the correct order, it's essential to convert fractions and decimals to comparable values. In option C, the numbers arranged from least to greatest are: -1, approximately -0.1818 (for -(2/11)), -0.21, -0.2, and approximately -0.2222 (for -(2/9)). This sequence accurately reflects their values. Option A incorrectly places -1 at the end, misordering the fractions and decimals. Option B also misplaces -1, and the order of the decimals is incorrect. Option D incorrectly ranks -1 as the least value and misplaces the fraction values, leading to an inaccurate arrangement.

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Which graph represents a function?
  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

To determine which graph represents a function, we apply the Vertical Line Test. This test states that if a vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point, the graph does not represent a function. Option A fails this test, as a vertical line can intersect the graph at multiple points, indicating it is not a function. Option C also does not satisfy the criteria, showing multiple intersections with vertical lines. In contrast, Option B passes the Vertical Line Test, as any vertical line drawn will intersect the graph at only one point, confirming it represents a function.
Laura walks every evening on the edges of a sports field near her house. The field is in the shape of a rectangle 300 feet (ft) long and 200 ft wide, so 1 lap on the edges of the field is 1,000 ft. She enters through a gate at point G, located exactly halfway along the length of the field. Type your answer in the box. You may use numbers, a decimal point (.), and/or negative sign (-) in your answer. One evening on her walk, Laura walks across the field from point W back to the gate at point G. What is the distance she walks, in feet, from point W to point G?
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Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: 250

To determine the distance Laura walks from point W to gate G, we can use the Pythagorean theorem. The field is a rectangle, and point W is at one corner. The length from W to G is half the length of the field (150 ft) and the width of the field (200 ft). Calculating the distance: Distance = √(150² + 200²) = √(22500 + 40000) = √62500 = 250 ft. Other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the geometric relationship of the points. Distances such as 300 ft or 200 ft misinterpret the diagonal distance, while any number below 250 fails to account for both dimensions of the rectangle.
What is the value of the expression 2j - 7jkm when j = 5, k = -14, and m = -3?
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A

To evaluate the expression \(2j - 7jkm\) with \(j = 5\), \(k = -14\), and \(m = -3\), first substitute the values: 1. Calculate \(2j\): \(2 \times 5 = 10\). 2. Calculate \(7jkm\): \(7 \times 5 \times -14 \times -3 = 1470\). 3. Combine the results: \(10 - 1470 = -1460\). Thus, the value of the expression is \(-1460\). Other options are incorrect because they either miscalculate the substitutions or the arithmetic operations involved, leading to different results that do not match the evaluated expression.
An expression for a company's cost to make n bicycles is -0.017n? - 6.8n + 690. An expression for the revenue from selling these n bicycles is 70n. Profit is revenue minus cost. Which is an expression for the profit for making and selling n bicycles?
  • A. -0.017n^2 - 76.8n + 690
  • B. 0.017n^2 + 76.8n - 690
  • C. 0.017n^2 + 63.2n + 690
  • D. -0.017n^2 + 63.2n + 690
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

To find the profit from selling n bicycles, subtract the cost expression from the revenue expression. The cost is given as -0.017n² - 6.8n + 690, and the revenue is 70n. Calculating profit: Profit = Revenue - Cost = 70n - (-0.017n² - 6.8n + 690) simplifies to 70n + 0.017n² + 6.8n - 690, which results in 0.017n² + 63.2n - 690. Option D, -0.017n² + 63.2n + 690, incorrectly presents the quadratic term with the wrong sign. Options A and B incorrectly combine terms or misrepresent the coefficients. Option C miscalculates the constant term. Thus, only option D maintains the correct profit structure.