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Free GED Mathematical Reasoning Exam GED-Mathematical-Reasoning Exam Questions

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Question 1

Exhibit.

The Dewey Decimal System (DDS) is used to organize books in many libraries. Each book is assigned a number based on its content and author. Listed at the left are five books classified under American Literature in English and their corresponding DDS number.

If the books were arranged on a shelf with the lowest number to the left, which of the books would appear farthest to the left?

Correct Answer: C. Laughing Clowns

Question 2

Exhibit.

How much MORE does it cost to use Advanced Access service for 6 hours per month than to use the same service for 2 hours per month?

Correct Answer: A. $ 0

Question 3

To meet quality control requirements, inspectors examine every 37th item coming off a factory assembly line.

How many of the first 500 items coming off the assembly line must be inspected?

Correct Answer: B. 13

Question 4

Exhibit.

A basket weaver charges the following amounts for baskets:

If 7 small baskets, 4 medium baskets, and 3 large baskets were sold, which of the following expressions would equal the total amount of basket sales?

Correct Answer: E. 7($4.50) + 4($8.00) + 3($15.00)

Question 5

If 0.45 tons of wood pulp will produce 27,000 sheets of premium paper, how many sheets of premium paper can be produced from 1 ton of wood pulp?

Correct Answer: A. 60,000

Question 6

Exhibit.

The committee responsible for making the arrangements for an upcoming conference can rent the following sizes of tables.

There are 600 people registered for the conference. All of the following combinations of tables will allow all those registered to be seated. Which will allow them to be seated at the LEAST cost?

Correct Answer: A. 33 large tables and 1 small table

Question 7

Exhibit.

The members sold 120 candy bars. Each candy bar was sold for the same price.

What was the charge for one candy bar?

Correct Answer: C. $1.50

Question 8

Exhibit.

Adrienne entered the garage at 10:00 A.M. and left at 10:35 A.M. that same day.

What did she have to pay for parking?

Correct Answer: D. $5.00

Question 9

The community theater put on a play on Friday and Saturday evenings. There were 68 tickets sold for the Friday performance and 82 for the Saturday performance. All ticket prices were the same, and the total amount raised from ticket sales was $1200.

What was the total amount, in dollars, of the ticket sales for Friday's performance?

Correct Answer: A. dollars

Question 10

If a, b, and c are three different numbers, and a minus b equals c, which of the following statements must be true?

Correct Answer: C. b = a - c

Question 11

Exhibit.

In the diagram below, the angle whose measure is y is an exterior angle of the triangle.

What is the value of y?

Correct Answer: D. 110

Question 12

Louise is raising money for a charity fund by participating in a walk-a-thon. Each of her 30 co-workers has pledged $0.25 for each mile she walks.

If Louise walks the entire 20-mile route, which of the following expressions represents the total amount, in dollars, she will raise for the charity fund?

Correct Answer: A. 30 20 0.25

Question 13

Maria treated Carla to breakfast at the local diner. Maria's breakfast cost $5.99, and Carla's cost $3.59. Maria left a $2.00 tip at the table and then paid for the two breakfasts at the register with a $20 bill.

How much change should Maria receive?

Correct Answer: C. $10.42

Question 14

Exhibit.

What is the cost of 10 small boxes?

Correct Answer: B. $ 5

Question 15

Exhibit.

If the interest is compounded continuously, which of the following is the best estimate of the worth of each $1.00 invested for 3 years at 6.75%?

Correct Answer: D. 1.2245