Free GED Section 5: Mathematics Exam Braindumps
Section Five : Mathematics Questions 111–115 (page: 24)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

A library features its new books on a cart. The new books this month are 12 mystery books, 6 biographies, and 2 poetry collections.
If Donald randomly selects a book from the cart, what is the probability that he will select a poetry collection?

  1. Option A
  2. Option B
  3. Option C
  4. Option D
  5. Option E

Answer(s): B



An octagonal lamp has 8 square glass sides.The total area of the glass used for the lamp is
given by the formula g = 8x2, where g is the area of the glass and x is the length of one side of the squares.
If the squares have sides whose length is 6 inches, what is the total area (in square inches) of the glass used to make the lamp?

  1. 2340
  2. 288
  3. 96
  4. 48
  5. 8

Answer(s): B



Harry plans to buy a holiday basket at Diane's Gift Shop. Each basket contains a beverage, cheese, and crackers. Harry must choose one of 4 types of beverages, one of 5 kinds of cheeses, and one of 3 types of crackers.
From how many holiday baskets with different contents can Harry choose?

  1. 12
  2. 17
  3. 23
  4. 35
  5. 60

Answer(s): E



Tara earns $460 for working 40 hours a week. This week she also earned $69 in overtime
pay and a bonus of $75 for meeting her weekly production quota. Withheld from her pay were $86 for taxes and $18 for insurance.
Which of the following expressions represents the number of dollars Tara received in her paycheck this week?

  1. 69 + 75 - (86 + 18)
  2. 460 + 69 + 75 + 86 + 18
  3. 460 - (69 + 75) - (86 + 18)
  4. 460 + 69 + 75 - (86 - 18)
  5. 460 + 69 + 75 - (86 + 18)

Answer(s): E



CORRECT TEXT
Producers of a popular quiz show asked potential contestants a series of 10 questions. The table below shows the numbers of questions answered correctly by the 20 potential contestants.



What was the mean (average) number of questions answered correctly by the 20 potential contestants?

  1. 7.5questions

Answer(s): A



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