2026 GED Exam Complete Practice Test Bank 300 Exam-Style Questions & Answers | All Core
Domains | A+ Graded
Table of Contents
| Section | Subject | Questions |
|---------|---------|-----------|
| 1 | Mathematical Reasoning | 1–75 |
| 2 | Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) | 76–150 |
| 3 | Science | 151–225 |
| 4 | Social Studies | 226–300 |
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Exam Overview
Exam: GED (General Educational Development) Test
Format: Computer-based testing (CBT)
Total Time: Approximately 7.5 hours (with breaks)
Scoring: 100-200 scale; 145+ = Passing, 165+ = College Ready, 175+ = College Ready + Credit
Test Sections:
| Section | Content | Questions | Time |
|---------|---------|-----------|------|
,| Mathematical Reasoning | Algebra, Quantitative Problem Solving | ~45 | 115 min |
| Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Writing | ~46 |
150 min |
| Science | Life Science, Physical Science, Earth & Space Science | ~40 | 90 min |
| Social Studies | Civics, History, Economics, Geography | ~35 | 70 min |
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SECTION 1: MATHEMATICAL REASONING (Questions 1–75)
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PART A: BASIC ARITHMETIC & NUMBER OPERATIONS (Questions 1–20)
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Q1. What is the value of 5² + 3³?
A) 25
B) 27
C) 52
D) 62
Answer: C) 52
Rationale: 5² = 5 × 5 = 25. 3³ = 3 × 3 × 3 = 27. 25 + 27 = 52.
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Q2. What is 3/4 + 5/8 expressed as a fraction in simplest form?
A) 8/12
B) 11/8
C) 10/8
D) 3/2
Answer: B) 11/8
Rationale: 3/4 = 6/8. 6/8 + 5/8 = 11/8 = 1 3/8.
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Q3. What is 15% of 80?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 15
Answer: C) 12
Rationale: 15% of 80 = 0.15 × 80 = 12.
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Q4. A store is offering a 25% discount on a $200 item. What is the sale price?
A) $50
B) $150
C) $175
D) $125
Answer: B) $150
Rationale: Discount = 25% of $200 = $50. Sale price = $200 – $50 = $150.
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Q5. If 3x + 7 = 22, what is the value of x?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
Answer: B) 5
Rationale: 3x + 7 = 22 → 3x = 15 → x = 5.
Domains | A+ Graded
Table of Contents
| Section | Subject | Questions |
|---------|---------|-----------|
| 1 | Mathematical Reasoning | 1–75 |
| 2 | Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) | 76–150 |
| 3 | Science | 151–225 |
| 4 | Social Studies | 226–300 |
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Exam Overview
Exam: GED (General Educational Development) Test
Format: Computer-based testing (CBT)
Total Time: Approximately 7.5 hours (with breaks)
Scoring: 100-200 scale; 145+ = Passing, 165+ = College Ready, 175+ = College Ready + Credit
Test Sections:
| Section | Content | Questions | Time |
|---------|---------|-----------|------|
,| Mathematical Reasoning | Algebra, Quantitative Problem Solving | ~45 | 115 min |
| Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Writing | ~46 |
150 min |
| Science | Life Science, Physical Science, Earth & Space Science | ~40 | 90 min |
| Social Studies | Civics, History, Economics, Geography | ~35 | 70 min |
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SECTION 1: MATHEMATICAL REASONING (Questions 1–75)
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PART A: BASIC ARITHMETIC & NUMBER OPERATIONS (Questions 1–20)
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Q1. What is the value of 5² + 3³?
A) 25
B) 27
C) 52
D) 62
Answer: C) 52
Rationale: 5² = 5 × 5 = 25. 3³ = 3 × 3 × 3 = 27. 25 + 27 = 52.
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Q2. What is 3/4 + 5/8 expressed as a fraction in simplest form?
A) 8/12
B) 11/8
C) 10/8
D) 3/2
Answer: B) 11/8
Rationale: 3/4 = 6/8. 6/8 + 5/8 = 11/8 = 1 3/8.
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Q3. What is 15% of 80?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 15
Answer: C) 12
Rationale: 15% of 80 = 0.15 × 80 = 12.
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Q4. A store is offering a 25% discount on a $200 item. What is the sale price?
A) $50
B) $150
C) $175
D) $125
Answer: B) $150
Rationale: Discount = 25% of $200 = $50. Sale price = $200 – $50 = $150.
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Q5. If 3x + 7 = 22, what is the value of x?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
Answer: B) 5
Rationale: 3x + 7 = 22 → 3x = 15 → x = 5.
