GED Study Guide

1 1/24/2018 MyGED : Study GuideGED Study GuideMATHWhat you need to know about the GED Math Test 1 You should be familiar with arithmetic and math concepts, measurements, equations, and applying math concepts to solve real-life , the math test is not a memorization test! You'll have access to a formula sheet that gives you information like how to calculate the area fordifferent Study Guide and the example questions in it will help you get an idea of what s going to be on the don t need to know everything in this Guide !If you want to see how close you are to passing, the GED Ready official practice test is a great way to help you determine if you re ready.

2 Test OverviewTopics Rational NumbersShapes and Measurement Graphs and FunctionsExpressions and EquationsTime (to take the test)115 minutes 3 minute break between parts (to retrieve your calculator)Format 2 partsCalculator allowed for part 2 Access to calculator reference sheet and math formula sheetMultiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill in the blank, hot spot, and drop down)What you'll be tested onThe GED test will measure your strength in the skills below. Click on a skill to learn more about : Study GuideBasic Math1 Fractions and decimals in orderPlace fractions and decimals in example, you can order the set of numbers:in order from smallest to largest:Example QuestionsFractions and decimals in orderQuestion:Between which pair of decimals should be placed on a number line?

3 And and and and : Study Guide2 Multiples and factorsFind multiples and example:the least common multiple of 3 and 5 is 15the greatest common factor of 12 and 30 is 6 Example QuestionsMultiples and factorsQuestion:Susan and Daphne are participating in a walk-a-thon at the local community college track to raise money. Susan can walk around thetrack in 4 minutes. Daphne can walk around the track in 6 minutes. Susan and Daphne started walking at the same time. How manyminutes will it be until they complete a lap at the same time?2A10B12C24D31/24/2018 MyGED : Study Guide3 Simplify exponentsSimplify numerical expressions with exponentsFor example, Example QuestionsSimplify : Study Guide4 Distance between numbers on a number lineFind the distance between numbers on a number line using absolute example, on a number line with points plotted at -2 and 4, the distance between the points is QuestionsDistance between numbers on a number lineQuestion:The points -4 and 5 are plotted on a number line.

4 What is the distance, in units, between the two points?1A4B8C9D51/24/2018 MyGED : Study Guide5 Whole numbers, fractions, and decimal and solve problems with whole numbers, fractions, and QuestionsWhole numbers, fractions, and decimal + 15 3 6 418A22B38C50D61/24/2018 MyGED : Study Guide6 Squares, square roots, cubes, and cube rootsCalculate and compute with squares, square roots, cubes, and cube roots of QuestionsSquares, square roots, cubes, and cube : Study Guide7 Undefined expressionsKnow that expressions with a denominator of zero are "undefined" and have no "undefined" numerical expressions which have no solution, including:a denominator of zerosquare roots of negative numbersExample QuestionsUndefined expressionsQuestion:Which expression is undefined in the set of real numbers?

5 ABCD8041/24/2018 MyGED : Study Guide8 Unit ratesFind unit example:miles per hourdollars per poundExample QuestionsUnit ratesEach case contains 2 boxes of mineral box contains 4 bottles of mineral water. A store charges $ for a case of mineral :What is the cost of each bottle of mineral water?$ $ $ $ : Study Guide9 Objects at scaleUse scale factors to convert dimensions between scale drawings and actual example, you might be presented with an image of the dimensions of a room. The image may use 1 inch to represent 1 foot of realspace in the QuestionsObjects at scaleQuestion:A scale drawing of a house uses a scale of inches = 2 feet.

6 What is the length, in inches, of a line on the scale drawing thatrepresents an actual length of 5 feet? : Study Guide10 Multiple-step problems that use ratios, proportions, and percentsSolve multiple-step problems that use ratios, proportions, and of multi-step problems include:Simple interestPercent increase and decreaseGratuitiesCommissionsExample QuestionsMultiple-step problems that use ratios, proportions, and percentsQuestion:The price of Veronica s meal before tax and tip was $ Veronica paid 8% tax, then added a 15% tip to the total. To the nearestcent, how much did Veronica pay for her meal?

7 $ $ $ $ : Study GuideGeometry Plus1 Side lengths of shapes when given the area or perimenterFind the side lengths of triangles, rectangles, and polygons when given the area or , you will be provided with the math QuestionsSide lengths of shapes when given the area or perimenterQuestion:A rectangle has an area of 54 square inches and a length of 6 inches. What is the width, in inches, of the rectangle?9A21B24C48D121/24/2018 MyGED : Study Guide2 Area and perimeter of two-dimensional shapesFind the area and perimeter of two-dimensional shapes, including triangles, rectangles, polygons, and composite , you will be provided with the math QuestionsArea and perimeter of two-dimensional shapesThe Wilson family's back yard is a rectangular plot that has a length of 100 feet and a width of 80 feet.

8 The family planted a gardenwith a length and width of 60 feet. The family planted a lawn in the remaining area of the back yard, as shown. Question:What is the area, in square feet, of the lawn in the Wilson family's back yard?4,400A5,200B5,600C8,000D131/24/2018 MyGED : Study Guide3 Area, circumference, radius, and diameter of a circleFind the area and circumference of a circle. Find the radius or diameter of a circle when given the area of , you will be provided with the math QuestionsArea, circumference, radius, and diameter of a circle Greg installed a circular drain that has a diameter of :To the nearest tenth of an inch, what is circumference of the drain?

9 : Study Guide4 Pythagorean theoremUse the Pythagorean theorem to find a side length in a right QuestionsPythagorean theorem The foundation of a building is in the shape of a rectangle, with a length of 20 meters (m) and a width of 18 :To the nearest meter, what is the distance from the top left corner of the foundation to the bottom right corner?19A27B36C38D151/24/2018 MyGED : Study Guide5 Volume and surface area of three-dimensional shapesFind the volume and surface area of three-dimensional shapes, including rectangular and right prisms, cylinders, and right pyramids.

10 Findthe side lengths, radius, or diameter of a three-dimensional figure when given the volume or surface , you will be provided with the math QuestionsVolume and surface area of three-dimensional shapesA sphere has a radius of centimeters (cm). Question:To the nearest cubic centimeter, what is the volume of the sphere?236A1,325B1,766C14,130D161/24/201 8 MyGED : Study Guide6 Graphical data including graphs, tables, and moreConstruct and explain data from bar graphs, circle graphs, dot plots, histograms, box plots, tables, scatter plots, and line QuestionsGraphical data including graphs, tables, and moreThe line graph shows the monthly payroll at a large construction company.