GED Test

GED Test practice questions, page 18 of 31, with answer review and explanations.

Question 86

John was building a new fence, and he wants it to stand 8 / feet above ground level. To make sure it is secure he must place it 2 / feet into the ground. How long of a post should John buy?

  1. 10 / feet
  2. 10 / feet
  3. 11 feet
  4. 11 / feet
  5. 11 / feet

Question 87

Heather is buying a T-Shirt for $8. Sales tax is 8 / cents per dollar. How much will Heather pay in sales tax on her purchase?

  1. $0.33
  2. $0.50
  3. $0.66
  4. $0.75
  5. $0.0825

Question 88

Louis and his family are going to the zoo. The price of a bus ticket is $1.00, but the family has some coupons. If Louis pays full price, his wife pays 2/3 of the regular price, and the two children pay 1/2 of the regular price. How much will it cost for the family to take the bus?

  1. $4.00
  2. $3.66
  3. $3.00
  4. $2.66
  5. $1.66

Question 89

Which expression represents 0.0000008 in scientific notation?

  1. 8 ֳ— 10
  2. 8 ֳ— 10
  3. 8 ֳ— 10
  4. 8 ֳ— 10 גˆ’8
  5. 8 ֳ— 10 גˆ’7

Question 90

Leonard is travelling from New York to Nevada. The drive is 2,700 miles. He drove 300 miles the first day. 225 miles the second day. 375 miles on the third day. Based on his average speed, how many more days will he need to get to Nevada?

  1. 3 Days
  2. 6 Days
  3. 9 Days
  4. 12 Days
  5. 15 Days