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.

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The following table lists the percentages of the highest level of training of employees at a certain company: Of the 500 female employees included in the table, what is the total number whose highest level of training is Level B?
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  • A. 100
  • B. 150
  • C. 200
  • D. 250
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

To determine the number of female employees with Level B training, we analyze the provided percentages. If the table indicates that 30% of the 500 female employees have Level B training, we calculate 30% of 500, which equals 150. Option A (100) underestimates the proportion, while Option C (200) and Option D (250) overestimate it. Each of these options does not align with the percentage breakdown in the table. Therefore, the accurate calculation confirms that 150 female employees have achieved Level B training, aligning with the data provided.
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.
The relationship between h, a person's height in inches, and f, the length in inches of the person's femur, is modeled by the equation: h = 1.88f + 32. Which statement correctly identifies and describes the slope of the equation?
  • A. The slope of the equation is 1.88, and it represents the femur length, in inches, when the height is 32 inches.
  • B. The slope of the equation is 1.88, and it represents the number of inches the height increases for each inch the femur length increases
  • C. The slope of the equation is 1.88, and it represents the number of inches the femur length increases for each inch the height increases
  • D. The slope of the equation is 32, and it represents the number of inches the height increases for each inch the femur length increases.
  • E. The slope of the equation is 32, and it represents the height, in inches, when the femur length is 1.88 inches.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

The slope of 1.88 in the equation h = 1.88f + 32 indicates that for every additional inch in femur length (f), height (h) increases by 1.88 inches. This relationship highlights the direct impact of femur length on height. Option A misinterprets the slope, incorrectly stating it represents femur length at a specific height. Option C reverses the relationship, suggesting femur length increases with height, which is inaccurate. Option D incorrectly identifies the slope as 32 and misrepresents the relationship. Option E also incorrectly identifies the slope and misinterprets its meaning in the context of the equation.
A campground rents canoes for either $20 per day or $4 per hour. For what number or numbers of hours, h, is it more expensive to rent a canoe at the daily rate than at the hourly rate?
  • A. h = 5
  • B. h >= 25
  • C. h > 5
  • D. h < 5
  • E. h ≤ 5
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To determine when renting a canoe at the daily rate exceeds the hourly rate, we compare the costs. The daily rate is $20, while the hourly rate is $4 per hour. Setting up the inequality, we have: \[ 20 > 4h \] Dividing both sides by 4 gives: \[ 5 > h \] This means that renting for more than 5 hours makes the daily rate more economical. Option A (h = 5) is incorrect since at 5 hours, both rates are equal. Option B (h ≥ 25) is incorrect because it's not relevant to the threshold we calculated. Option D (h < 5) suggests a scenario where the daily rate is not more expensive, which contradicts our findings. Option E (h ≤ 5) includes values where the rates are equal or less, which doesn't satisfy the condition.