Free GED Math Quantitative Problem Solving Practice Test

Question 1

A worker earns $15.50 per hour and works 40 hours per week. What is the gross weekly pay?

Accepted Answer

$620

Answer

$15.50 × 40 = $620.00.

Question 2

A store sells a jacket for $84 after a 30% discount. What was the original price?

Accepted Answer

$120

Answer

If the discounted price is 70% of original: original = $84 ÷ 0.70 = $120.

Question 3

A car travels 252 miles on 9 gallons of gas. What is the gas mileage in miles per gallon?

Accepted Answer

28 mpg

Answer

252 ÷ 9 = 28 miles per gallon.

Question 4

A recipe requires 2/3 cup of sugar for one batch of cookies. How many cups of sugar are needed for 4 1/2 batches?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

2/3 × 4.5 = 2/3 × 9/2 = 18/6 = 3 cups.

Question 5

A phone bill is $45 per month plus $0.05 per text. If someone sends 200 texts, what is the total bill?

Accepted Answer

$55

Answer

$45 + (200 × $0.05) = $45 + $10 = $55.

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