Question 1Fill in the blank
A gym raised its monthly fee from $48 to $60. By what percent did the fee increase? Enter the percent as a number.
GED Math practice test
Mathematical Reasoning takes 115 minutes. It tests basic math, geometry, basic algebra, and graphs and functions, mostly in real-life problems.
| Time | 115 minutes, with a short break between the two parts |
|---|---|
| Topics | Basic math, geometry, basic algebra, graphs and functions |
| Calculator | On-screen calculator in part 2; your own TI-30XS allowed at a test center |
| Formula sheet | Given on screen and at the test center |
| Question types | Multiple choice, fill in the blank, drag and drop, select an area, drop-down |
What the questions ask
- Basic math: fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, rates and order of operations, often with money.
- Basic algebra: writing and solving equations and inequalities, systems of two equations, factoring and quadratics.
- Graphs and functions: slope, intercepts, equations of lines and reading function values.
- Geometry: perimeter, area, surface area and volume, and the Pythagorean theorem, with the formula sheet.
- Data: mean, median, mode, range, probability and reading charts.
How to win marks
Write down what the question asks for before you calculate. The first part has no calculator, so practice fractions and percents by hand. On the formula sheet, the skill is choosing the formula and putting the right number in each place.
Try 3 questions
Question 2Multiple choice
A moving truck rents for $35 a day plus $0.25 for each mile driven. Which expression gives the cost, in dollars, of renting the truck for one day and driving m miles?
Question 3Fill in the blank
A garden bed is a trapezoid. Its parallel sides are 12 feet and 20 feet long, and the distance between them is 9 feet. What is its area, in square feet?
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Questions people ask
Do you get a calculator on the GED Math test?
Yes, for part 2. An on-screen calculator is built in, and at a test center you may bring your own TI-30XS. The first part of the test has no calculator.
Do I need to memorize formulas for GED Math?
No. A formula sheet is given on screen and at the test center. You do need to know which formula fits the problem and how to use it.