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GED Study Guide
MATH
What 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 problems.
Remember, 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 for different shapes.
2 This study guide and the example questions in it will help you get an idea of what’s going to
be on the test.
3 You 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.
Test Overview
Topics
Basic Math
Geometry
Basic Algebra
Graphs and Functions
Time (to take the test)
115 minutes
3 minute break between parts (to retrieve your calculator)
Format
2 parts
Calculator allowed for part 2
Access to calculator reference sheet and math formula sheet
Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill in the blank, hot spot, and
drop down)
What you'll be tested on
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The GED test will measure your strength in the skills below. Click on a skill to learn more about it.
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Basic Math
1 Fractions and decimals in order
Place fractions and decimals in order.
For example, you can order the set of numbers:
1 3
, 0.5, , 0.9
4 8
in order from smallest to largest:
1 3
, , 0.5, 0.9
4 8
Example Questions
Fractions and decimals in order
Question:
4
Between which pair of decimals should be placed on a number line?
7
A 0.3 and 0.4
B 0.4 and 0.5
C 0.5 and 0.6
D 0.6 and 0.7
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2 Multiples and factors
Find multiples and factors.
For example:
the least common multiple of 3 and 5 is 15
the greatest common factor of 12 and 30 is 6
Example Questions
Multiples and factors
Question:
Susan and Daphne are participating in a walk-a-thon at the local community college
track to raise money. Susan can walk around the track in 4 minutes. Daphne can
walk around the track in 6 minutes. Susan and Daphne started walking at the same
time. How many minutes will it be until they complete a lap at the same time?
A 2
B 10
C 12
D 24
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GED Study Guide
MATH
What 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 problems.
Remember, 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 for different shapes.
2 This study guide and the example questions in it will help you get an idea of what’s going to
be on the test.
3 You 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.
Test Overview
Topics
Basic Math
Geometry
Basic Algebra
Graphs and Functions
Time (to take the test)
115 minutes
3 minute break between parts (to retrieve your calculator)
Format
2 parts
Calculator allowed for part 2
Access to calculator reference sheet and math formula sheet
Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill in the blank, hot spot, and
drop down)
What you'll be tested on
https://mygedtstst1.pearsonvue.com/portal#/study/guide/MATH/print 1/44
The GED test will measure your strength in the skills below. Click on a skill to learn more about it.
,3/25/2019 MyGED® : Study Guide
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,3/25/2019 MyGED® : Study Guide
Basic Math
1 Fractions and decimals in order
Place fractions and decimals in order.
For example, you can order the set of numbers:
1 3
, 0.5, , 0.9
4 8
in order from smallest to largest:
1 3
, , 0.5, 0.9
4 8
Example Questions
Fractions and decimals in order
Question:
4
Between which pair of decimals should be placed on a number line?
7
A 0.3 and 0.4
B 0.4 and 0.5
C 0.5 and 0.6
D 0.6 and 0.7
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2 Multiples and factors
Find multiples and factors.
For example:
the least common multiple of 3 and 5 is 15
the greatest common factor of 12 and 30 is 6
Example Questions
Multiples and factors
Question:
Susan and Daphne are participating in a walk-a-thon at the local community college
track to raise money. Susan can walk around the track in 4 minutes. Daphne can
walk around the track in 6 minutes. Susan and Daphne started walking at the same
time. How many minutes will it be until they complete a lap at the same time?
A 2
B 10
C 12
D 24
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