Full-Length GED Math Practice Test

If you’re staring down the GED Math test, the single most useful thing you can do — more than reading any prep book — is take a full-length practice test under realistic conditions. There’s no substitute. A practice test shows you exactly what you know, what you don’t, and how your timing holds up when there are 46 questions and a clock ticking.

This page gives you that practice test. Below you’ll find a complete GED Math practice exam written to match the real test’s content, difficulty, and pacing. Set aside about 115 minutes, find a quiet room, grab a calculator (the GED gives you a TI-30XS on test day), and treat it like the real thing.

One piece of advice from years of tutoring: don’t grade yourself yet when you finish. Walk away for an hour. Eat something. Then come back, check your answers, and pay close attention to the questions you got wrong — those are your real study list for the next two weeks.

Your Full-Length GED Math Practice Test

GED Mathematical Reasoning

1- A store sells a pair of shoes for $48 after a \(20\%\) discount. What was the original price of the shoes?

A. $54

B. $58

C. $60

D. $64

2- Simplify: \(\frac{3}{4} + \frac{2}{3}\)

A. \(\frac{5}{7}\)

B. \(\frac{6}{7}\)

C. \(\frac{17}{12}\)

D. \(\frac{5}{12}\)

3- If \(3x – 7 = 14\), what is the value of \(x\)?

A. 5

B. 6

C. 7

D. 9

4- A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is the area of the rectangle in square centimeters?

A. 17

B. 34

C. 50

D. 60

5- What is \(15\%\) of 240?

A. 24

B. 30

C. 36

D. 40

6- The ratio of boys to girls in a classroom is \(3:5\). If there are 24 students in the class, how many boys are there?

A. 6

B. 8

C. 9

D. 15

7- A car travels 270 miles in 4.5 hours. What is the average speed of the car in miles per hour?

A. 50

B. 55

C. 60

D. 65

8- What is the median and range of these numbers?
\(34,12,15,4,19,21,25\).

A. 19.25

B. 19.30

C. 21.32

D. 21.34

9- Two dice are thrown simultaneously, what is the probability of getting a sum of 10 or 8?

A. \(\frac{1}{18}\)

B. \(\frac{2}{18}\)

C. \(\frac{1}{12}\)

D. \(\frac{2}{9}\)

10- What is the perimeter of a square in centimeters that has an area of 870.25 cm\(^2\)? Write your answer in the blank. (don’t write the measurement)

11- The perimeter of the trapezoid below is 42 cm. What is its area?

A. 91

B. 98

C. 130

D. 140

12- A swimming pool holds 924 cubic feet of water. The swimming pool is 21 feet long and 11 feet wide.
How deep is the swimming pool?
Write your answer in the blank. (Don’t write the measurement)

13- Which of the following shows the numbers in ascending order?
\(38\%\),0.52,\(\frac{1}{10}\),\(\frac{2}{5}\)

A. \(\frac{2}{5}\), \(38\%\), \(\frac{1}{10}\), 0.52

B. 0.52, \(\frac{2}{5}\), \(38\%\), \(\frac{1}{10}\)

C. \(38\%\), \(\frac{1}{10}\), \(\frac{2}{5}\), 0.52

D. \(\frac{1}{10}\),\(38\%\),\(\frac{2}{5}\),0.52

14- The area of a circle is less than \(36 π\). Which of the following can be the circumference of the circle?

A. \(10 π\)

B. \(15 π\)

C. \(17 π\)

D. \(18 π\)

15- What is the volume of a box with the following dimensions?
\(\color{blue}{\text{ Height } = 6}\) cm
\(\color{blue}{\text{ Width } = 5.5}\) cm
\(\color{blue}{\text{ Length } = 9}\) cm

A. 247.5

B. 294

C. 295.5

D. 297

16- The average of five numbers is 32. If a sixth number that is greater than 50 is added, then, which of the following could be the new average? (Select one or more answer choices)

A. 32

B. 33

C. 36

D. 38

17- The width of a box is one-fifth of its length. The height of the box is one-half of its width. If the length of the box is 45 cm, what is the volume of the box?

A. 1550.5 cm \(^3\)

B. 1795.5 cm \(^3\)

C. 1822.5 cm \(^3\)

D. 1910.5 cm \(^3\)

18- If \(50 \%\) of A is \(80 \%\) of B, then B is what percent of A?

A. \(6.25\%\)

B. \(62.5\%\)

C. \(160\%\)

D. \(200\%\)

19- What is the equivalent temperature of 95\(^\circ\)F in Celsius?
\(C=\frac{5}{9}(F-32)\)

A. 33

B. 35

C. 38

D. 40

20- A bank is offering \(3.25\%\) simple interest on a savings account. If you deposit $7,500, how much interest will you earn in six years?

A. $1462.5

B. $1482.5

C. $1562.5

D. $1582.5

21- What is the value of \(\frac{6^4}{3^2}\)?
Write your answer in the box below.

22- 57 is What percent of 95?

A. \(50\%\)

B. \(60\%\)

C. \(70\%\)

D. \(72\%\)

23- The perimeter of the trapezoid below is 72. What is its area?

A. 196

B. 200

C. 204

D. 208

24- What is the value of \(x,y\) in the following system of equations?
\(4x+2y=-9\)
\(-2x-2y=-7\)

A. \((-8,\frac{23}{2})\)

B. \((8,\frac{23}{2})\)

C. \((-8,-\frac{23}{2})\)

D. \((8,-\frac{23}{2})\)

25- In the xy-plane, the point \((0,1)\) and \((1,0)\) are on line A. Which of the following points could also be on line A?

A. \((1,2)\)

B. \((-1,2)\)

C. \((2,1)\)

D. \((3,1)\)

26- How long does a 540–miles trip take moving at 75 miles per hour (mph)?

A. 7 hours and 12 minutes

B. 8 hours

C. 7 hours and 24 minutes

D. 9 hours

27- three-fifth of 22 is equal to \(\frac{3}{7}\) of what number?

A. 28.5

B. 29.4

C. 30

D. 30.8

28- The marked price of a computer is D dollar. Its price decreased by \(15\%\) in January and later increased by \(10\%\) in February. What is the final price of the computer in D dollars?

A. \(90\%\)

B. \(93.5\%\)

C. \(95.2\%\)

D. \(96\%\)

29- A $45 shirt now selling for $34 is discounted by what percent?

A. \(20\%\)

B. \(22.5\%\)

C. \(24.44\%\)

D. \(25.55\%\)

30- Which of the following could be the product of two consecutive prime numbers?

A. 2

B. 5

C. 9

D. 15

E. 35

31- The ratio of boys to girls in a school is \(3:5\). If there are 664 students in a school, how many boys are in the school? Write your answer in the blank.

32- Sophia purchased a sofa for $440. The sofa is regularly priced at $550. What was the percent discount Sophia received on the sofa?

A. \(20\%\)

B. \(22\%\)

C. \(24\%\)

D. \(25\%\)

33- The score of Emma was half as that of Ava and the score of Mia was three times that of Ava. If the score of Mia was 48, what is the score of Emma?

A. 7

B. 8

C. 10

D. 16

34- A die is rolled, and a coin is tossed, find the probability that the die shows an odd number and the coin shows a head.

A. \(\frac{1}{4}\)

B. \(\frac{1}{3}\)

C. \(\frac{1}{2}\)

D. 1

35- The average of five consecutive numbers is 30. What is the smallest number?

A. 28

B. 30

C. 32

D. 35

36- How many tiles of 10 cm\(^2\) are needed to cover a floor of dimension 8 cm by 20 cm?

A. 10

B. 12

C. 14

D. 16

37- A rope weighs 500 grams per meter in length. What is the weight in kilograms of 9.6 meters of this rope? (1 \(\color{blue}{\text{ kilograms } = 1000}\) grams)

A. 4.5 kg

B. 4.8 kg

C. 5 kg

D. 5.6 kg

38- A chemical solution contains \(2.5\%\) alcohol. If there are 30 ml of alcohol, what is the volume of the solution?

A. 1000 ml

B. 1200 ml

C. 1250 ml

D. 1400 ml

39- The average weight of 15 girls in a class is 62 kg and the average weight of 28 boys in the same class is 70 kg. What is the average weight of all the 43 students in that class?

A. 58

B. 65.22

C. 67.21

D. 69.72

40- The price of a laptop is decreased by \(12\%\) to $385. What is its original price?

A. $425.5

B. $432.5

C. $437.5

D. $443.8

41- What is the median of these numbers? \(22,14,15,62,18,16,14\)

A. 16

B. 18

C. 20

D. 22

42- What is the surface area of the cone?

A. 2309.79

B. 2550

C. 2552.2

D. 2625

43- In 2000, the average worker’s income increased by $2,100 per year starting from a $22,000 annual salary. Which equation represents income greater than average? (\(I =\) income, \(x =\) number of years after 2000).

A. \(I < 2100x + 22000\)

B. \(I > 2100x – 22000\)

C. \(I > -2100x – 22000\)

D. \(I > 2100x + 22000\)

44- From last year, the price of gasoline has increased from $1.05 per gallon to $1.65 per gallon. The new price is what percent of the original price?

A. \(155\%\)

B. \(157\%\)

C. \(160\%\)

D. \(162\%\)

45- A boat sails 20 miles south and then 15 miles east. How far is the boat from its start point?

A. 20

B. 22

C. 24

D. 25

46- Which graph corresponds to the following inequalities?
\( y > 2x, y≥-x+2\)

A.

B.

C.

D.

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What to Do After the Practice Test

The score on a practice test matters less than what you do with it. Here’s the rhythm I walk every student through after they finish.

Sort your wrong answers into three buckets: “I knew this and made a careless mistake,” “I sort of knew this but blanked,” and “I had no idea.” The first bucket is a pacing problem — you need more timed practice. The second is a memory problem — you need to revisit the formulas and practice that topic. The third is a content gap — you need to actually learn the material before you practice it.

Look at your timing. Did you finish? Did you run out of time? Did you spend 8 minutes on one geometry problem and rush the last five? Timing data is gold. Make a note of where you got stuck and practice that question type with a timer.

Re-take a different practice test in 7–10 days. Not the same one — a fresh one. Compare your scores. If you’ve gone up, your study plan is working. If you’ve stayed flat or gone down, something needs to change (usually it’s the type of practice — too passive, not enough timed work).

Books to Pair With This Practice Test

For students who need to fill content gaps after a practice test, GED Math for Beginners is the book I recommend most often. It explains every concept from scratch — perfect if your practice test showed weak spots in algebra, geometry, or word problems.

If you want more practice tests after this one (which you should), the Comprehensive GED Math Preparation Bundle includes multiple full-length tests along with the prep book and workbook. It’s the most efficient way to get the next 10–15 hours of practice in front of you.

Frequently Asked Questions About the GED Math Practice Test

How long is the real GED Math test?

115 minutes, split into two parts. Part 1 is calculator-free (5 questions, 5 minutes) and Part 2 is calculator-allowed (41 questions, 110 minutes). Total: 46 questions in 115 minutes.

What score do I need to pass the GED Math?

You need a 145 on a scale of 100–200 to pass. A score of 165 earns “College Ready” status, and \(\color{blue}{175+ \text{ earns }}\) “College \(\color{blue}{\text{ Ready } + \text{ Credit }}\)” (which some colleges accept for credit toward a math course). For most students, 145 is the realistic goal — and it’s a passing line you can hit with about six to eight weeks of focused study.

What kind of calculator can I use on the GED?

The GED gives you a TI-30XS scientific calculator on the screen during Part 2 of the Math test. You don’t need to bring one. If you’re studying at home, I’d recommend using the same model so you’re already familiar with the buttons on test day. The TI-30XS is also a useful general-purpose calculator and worth owning anyway.

Are GED Math practice tests harder than the real thing?

A good practice test should feel about the same as the real thing — maybe slightly harder, so you’re well-prepared for any surprise on test day. If a practice test feels dramatically harder or easier than the real GED, it’s probably not well-calibrated. The one above is written to mirror the real test’s content distribution and difficulty.

How many GED Math practice tests should I take before the real one?

At least three or four. The first one is your diagnostic — it tells you what to study. The next two are progress checks. The last one, taken a few days before the real test, is your confidence builder. If you can’t do four full-length tests, do two — but always do at least two.

Can I take the GED Math test online?

Yes — the GED is available both online (with remote proctoring) and at official testing centers. The content and format are identical. Many students prefer the online option for the convenience; some prefer the testing center for the focused environment. Either way, the math test you’re prepping for is the same.

How is the GED Math test scored?

Scaled scores range from 100 to 200. You need 145 to pass each subject. The College Ready threshold is 165; the College \(\color{blue}{\text{ Ready } + \text{ Credit }}\) threshold is 175 (and some colleges accept that for credit toward a math course). The GED Math test is fixed-form, not adaptive — every test-taker sees the same difficulty progression, so the timing strategies you’ve practiced will translate directly to test day.

What’s the best way to use this GED Math practice test?

Take it once at full speed under realistic conditions — quiet room, on-screen calculator, 115-minute timer. Mark every question you’re unsure of. After you finish, take an hour-long break, then review every question (the ones you missed AND the ones you guessed correctly on). The questions you got right by guessing are still gaps in your knowledge — don’t skip them.

Is the GED Math test harder than a high-school exit exam?

It’s roughly equivalent to a 10th- or 11th-grade math course. The content isn’t unusually hard, but the pacing (46 questions in 115 minutes) and the mix of topics catch students who haven’t practiced enough. The good news: the test is highly predictable, which means you can prepare for exactly what you’ll see.

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One Last Note — From One Tutor to One Student

If your first practice score comes back lower than you hoped, please don’t take that number as a verdict on what you can become. Every student I’ve ever worked with had a low first score; that’s the whole point of taking a practice test before the real one. The score isn’t a grade — it’s a map showing you exactly where to focus next. Use it that way, and the next score will look very different.