Question 1
A restaurant bill is $64 before tax. The sales tax is 7.5% of $64, and the diners leave a tip of 20% of $64. What is the total they pay?
HiSET passing score
Each subtest is scored from 1 to 20. To pass the HiSET you need all three: at least 8 on every subtest, at least 2 out of 6 on the essay and a total of at least 45 out of 100.
| Each subtest | Scored 1 to 20; 8 is the minimum to pass |
|---|---|
| Essay | Scored 1 to 6; 2 is the minimum, on the same date as the Writing questions |
| Total | At least 45 of 100 across the five subtests |
| College and career ready | 15 or more on a subtest, and 4 or more on the essay for Writing |
| Score timing | Computer tests about 3 business days; the Writing essay about 5 |
Why the total matters
Scoring exactly 8 on every subtest gives 40, which is short of 45. So you need at least 5 points above the minimum somewhere, and a strong subtest can carry a weaker one as long as every subtest reaches 8.
Retakes and your best scores
Your Comprehensive Score Report keeps your highest score on each subtest, so you retake only what you need. The Writing questions and the essay must come from the same date. Your state sets how soon and how often you can retake.
Try 3 questions
Question 2
Which of the following is a chemical change?
Question 3
The U.S. government places a 25% tariff on imported steel. Which group is most likely to benefit?
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Questions people ask
What is a passing score on the HiSET?
At least 8 out of 20 on each of the five subtests, at least 2 out of 6 on the essay and a total of at least 45 out of 100.
What HiSET score is college ready?
15 out of 20 or more on a subtest. For Writing you also need at least 4 out of 6 on the essay. PSI says this matches performing at or above 75 percent of graduating high school students.
Can I add up scores from different test dates?
Your report keeps your best score on each subtest. For Writing, though, the multiple-choice score and the essay score must come from the same date.