GED Test

GED Test practice questions, page 13 of 31, with answer review and explanations.

Question 61

At a certain time of day, a man 6 feet tall casts a shadow 4 feet in length. At the same time, a church steeple casts a shadow 28 feet in length. How high, in feet, is the church steeple?

  1. 30
  2. 32
  3. 42
  4. 48
  5. 56

Question 62

On a road map, 1/4 inch represents 8 miles of actual road distance. The towns of Alton and Waverly are represented by point's 2 / inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance, in miles, between Alton and Waverly?

  1. 17
  2. 32
  3. 40
  4. 60
  5. 68

Question 63

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 Danny's earnings for 40 hours?

  1. 20
  2. 25
  3. 30
  4. 252
  5. Not enough information is given.

Question 64

The gauge on a water tank shows that the tank is 1/3 full 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?

  1. 20
  2. 24
  3. 30
  4. 32
  5. 48

Question 65

At a luncheon, 48 half-pints of fruit juice are served. What is the cost, at $3.50 per gallon, of these servings of fruit juice?

  1. $6.00
  2. $7.00
  3. $10.50
  4. $12.50
  5. $15.00