{"id":2143,"date":"2025-11-10T13:01:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T13:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/?post_type=faqs&#038;p=2143"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T13:01:20","slug":"what-kind-of-math-is-on-the-ged","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/what-kind-of-math-is-on-the-ged\/","title":{"rendered":"What Kind of Math Is on the GED?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Preparing for the GED? Understanding <strong>what kind of math is on the GED<\/strong> helps you focus your study. The GED <a href=\"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/does-the-gre-test-have-math\/\">Mathematical Reasoning<\/a> test covers practical, real-world topics\u2014no advanced calculus. This guide breaks down <strong>the math on the GED<\/strong> with examples and tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the Content Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>GED math test<\/strong> lasts 115 minutes and includes about 46 questions. It splits into two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Part 1<\/strong> (first 5 questions): No calculator allowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Part 2<\/strong> (remaining questions): TI-30XS on-screen calculator provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What kind of math is on the GED<\/strong>? It\u2019s divided into two main domains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quantitative Problem Solving<\/strong> (45%): Basic operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Algebraic Problem Solving<\/strong> (55%): Equations, functions, graphing, polynomials.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Topics: What Math Is on the GED Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Math and Number Operations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order of operations (PEMDAS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: If a shirt costs $40 after a 20% discount, what was the original price? \u2192 $40 = 80% of original \u2192 Original = $40 \u00f7 0.8 = <strong>$50<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ratios, Proportions, and Rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unit rates, scale factors, proportions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: If 3 apples cost $2.10, how much for 8 apples? \u2192 $2.10 \u00f7 3 = $0.70\/apple \u2192 8 \u00d7 $0.70 = <strong>$5.60<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measurement and Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Area, perimeter, volume, units conversion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mean, median, mode, probability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: Area of a rectangle 12 ft by 8 ft? \u2192 <strong>96 sq ft<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Algebra and Functions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solving linear equations: 2x + 5 = 13 \u2192 x = <strong>4<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slope, graphing lines, function notation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quadratic equations (factoring, formula)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: Solve x\u00b2 \u2013 5x + 6 = 0 \u2192 (x\u20132)(x\u20133) = 0 \u2192 x = <strong>2 or 3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geometry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pythagorean theorem, circles, triangles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: Legs 3 and 4, hypotenuse? \u2192 \u221a(3\u00b2 + 4\u00b2) = <strong>5<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question Formats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What kind of math questions are on the GED<\/strong>? You\u2019ll see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple choice (4 options)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill-in-the-blank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drag-and-drop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drop-down menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot-spot (click on graph)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most allow the calculator except the first five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Hard Is the Math?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>math on the GED<\/strong> aligns with 9th\u201310th grade level. You need ~65% correct to pass (145+). College-ready scores (165+) require strong algebra and data skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Study Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/ged.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GED.com<\/a> practice tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master the <strong>on-screen calculator<\/strong> (TI-30XS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorize formulas (provided on test, but know how to use them)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice word problems\u2014they\u2019re 70% of the test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know <strong>what kind of math is on the GED<\/strong>: practical algebra, geometry, and number sense. Study smart, and you\u2019ll pass with confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","faq-categories":[],"class_list":["post-2143","faqs","type-faqs","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Kind of Math Is on the GED? | The Entry Pass<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What Kind of Math Is on the GED? GED math covers algebra, geometry, fractions, ratios &amp; data. 46 Qs, 115 mins. Calculator allowed (except first 5). 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