hiset math practice test

A widely recognized high school equivalency exam, similar to the GED, designed for individuals who didn’t complete high school but want to earn a diploma-equivalent credential.

sqrt(45) is between what two consecutive whole numbers?
  • A. 4 and 5
  • B. 5 and 6
  • C. 6 and 7
  • D. 14 and 15
  • E. 22 and 23
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To determine between which two consecutive whole numbers \(\sqrt{45}\) lies, we can evaluate the squares of whole numbers around it. Calculating, \(6^2 = 36\) and \(7^2 = 49\). Since \(36 < 45 < 49\), it follows that \(6 < \sqrt{45} < 7\). Therefore, \(\sqrt{45}\) is between 6 and 7. Option A (4 and 5) is incorrect as \(4^2 = 16\) and \(5^2 = 25\), which are both less than 45. Option B (5 and 6) is also wrong since \(5^2 = 25\) and \(6^2 = 36\) are still below 45. Option D (14 and 15) and Option E (22 and 23) are far too high, as \(14^2 = 196\) and \(22^2 = 484\) exceed 45.

Other Related Questions

Mallory loaded 200 digital pictures into a digital picture frame. 78 are pictures of family members, 26 are pictures of pets, the rest are pictures of friends. The frame displays one picture every 10 seconds. Which value is closest to the probability that the next picture the frame displays will be a picture of a friend?
  • A. 0.33
  • B. 0.43
  • C. 0.48
  • D. 0.52
  • E. 0.96
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To find the probability that the next picture displayed is of a friend, first calculate the total number of friend pictures. There are 200 total pictures, with 78 family and 26 pet pictures, leaving 200 - 78 - 26 = 96 pictures of friends. The probability is then the number of friend pictures divided by the total: 96/200 = 0.48. Option A (0.33) underestimates the proportion of friend pictures. Option B (0.43) is also lower than the calculated probability. Option D (0.52) slightly overestimates it, and option E (0.96) is far too high, misrepresenting the actual count. Thus, 0.48 accurately reflects the likelihood of displaying a friend picture next.
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to (4x²)(5x³)?
  • A. 9x⁵
  • B. 9x⁶
  • C. 20x⁵
  • D. 20x⁶
  • E. 20x⁹
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To find the equivalent expression for (4x²)(5x³), multiply the coefficients (4 and 5) and add the exponents of x (2 and 3). Thus, 4 × 5 equals 20, and x² × x³ results in x^(2+3) = x⁵. This gives us 20x⁵. Option A (9x⁶) is incorrect because it miscalculates both the coefficient and the exponent. Option B (9x⁷) also miscalculates both the coefficient and exponent. Option D (20x⁶) correctly identifies the coefficient but incorrectly adds the exponents. Option E (20x¹) miscalculates the exponent entirely. Only option C accurately represents the expression as 20x⁵.
A temperature of F degrees Fahrenheit will be converted to C degrees Celsius. Given F = 9/5C + 32, which of the following expressions represents that temperature in degrees Celsius?
  • A. 5/9(F-32)
  • B. 5/9F-32
  • C. 9/5(F-32)
  • D. 9/5(F+32)
  • E. 9/5F+32
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A

To convert Fahrenheit (F) to Celsius (C), the formula is rearranged from F = 9/5C + 32 to isolate C. Starting with F = 9/5C + 32, subtracting 32 from both sides gives F - 32 = 9/5C. Multiplying both sides by 5/9 yields C = 5/9(F - 32), which matches option A. Option B (5/9F - 32) incorrectly places 32 outside the parentheses, misrepresenting the conversion. Option C (9/5(F - 32)) incorrectly applies the conversion factor, while D (9/5(F + 32)) and E (9/5F + 32) misapply the formula entirely by not correctly isolating C.
Josh takes 6 hours to paint a room. Margaret can paint the same room in 4 hours. Assuming their individual rates do not change, how long will it take them to paint the room together?
  • A. 1.5 hours
  • B. 2.4 hours
  • C. 4.8 hours
  • D. 5 hours
  • E. 10 hours
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

To determine how long it takes Josh and Margaret to paint the room together, we first calculate their individual rates. Josh paints at a rate of \( \frac{1}{6} \) of the room per hour, while Margaret paints at \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the room per hour. Combined, their rates are: \[ \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{12} + \frac{3}{12} = \frac{5}{12} \] This means together they paint \( \frac{5}{12} \) of the room per hour. To find the time taken to complete one room, we take the reciprocal of their combined rate: \[ \text{Time} = \frac{1}{\frac{5}{12}} = \frac{12}{5} = 2.4 \text{ hours} \] Option A (1.5 hours) is too short, as it implies a higher combined rate than possible. Option C (4.8 hours) suggests they are slower than working alone, which is incorrect. Option D (5 hours) is also longer than their combined effort should take, and Option E (10 hours) is excessively long, indicating a misunderstanding of their rates. Thus, 2.4 hours accurately reflects their collaborative efficiency.