Section Five Mathematics

Here you have the best Test Prep GED Section 5 Mathematics practice exam questions

  • You have 99 total questions across 20 pages (5 per page)
  • These questions were last updated on February 7, 2026
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Question 1 of 99
Danny worked 40 hours and earned $6.30 per hour. His friend Erica earned $8.40 per hour at her job. How many hours would Erica have to work in order to equal
Dannys earnings for 40 hours?
Suggested Answer: C

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Question 2 of 99
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∆ ABC is a right triangle, and
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. If the measure of CAD = 40°,w hat is the measure of DCB?
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Suggested Answer: C
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Since m ACB = 90 and m CAD = 40, then m B = 180 90 40 = 50. In BCD, m CDB =90 and m B = 50. Therefore, m DCB = 180 90 50 = 40. C

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Question 3 of 99
The number of students in a class is x. One day, 5 students were absent. What fractional part of the class was present?
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Suggested Answer: E
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If the class has x students and 5 students are absent, then x 5 students are present: E

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Question 4 of 99
The gauge on a water tank shows that the tank is1/3full of water. In order to fill the tank, 16 gallons of water are added. How many gallons of water does the tank hold when full?
Suggested Answer: B
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If the tank is full, it is empty. Let x= the capacity of the tank; x= 16, so x= 16 = 16
= 24. B

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Question 5 of 99
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What is the length in feet of the ramp?
Suggested Answer: C
Let x =the length of the ramp. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to obtain the equation:
Exam GED Section 5 Mathematics: Question 5 - Image 2 C

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About the Test Prep GED Section 5 Mathematics Certification Exam

About the Exam

The Test Prep GED Section 5 Mathematics (Section Five Mathematics) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 99 practice questions across 20 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

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Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our GED Section 5 Mathematics questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.