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HiSET Exam Questions
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141.
Read the passage, and then answer the following question.
Which of the following options would be a correct revision to Sentence 6?
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It is not new to discover dinosaur remains
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It is not new to have discovered dinosaur remains
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It is not new to be discovering dinosaur remains
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It is not new to discovers dinosaur remains
Correct answer: It is not new to discover dinosaur remains
This question tests your knowledge of sentence tense. The original sentence is written in the present tense, so the amended option should also be written in the present tense.
The option “have discovered” is written in the past tense, so it can be eliminated, and the option “be discovering” is written in a future tense, so it can also be eliminated. The option “discovers remains” does not flow with the first part of the sentence and can be quickly eliminated.
142.
Two babies were born on Tuesday. The first baby weighed 6 1/4 pounds, and the second baby weighed 7 3/8 pounds. What was the total weight of the two babies?
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13 5/8 pounds
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13 1/8 pounds
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42 1/3 pounds
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42 5/8 pounds
Correct answer: 13 5/8 pounds
Add the two fractional amounts together by finding a common denominator. Since 8 can be divided evenly by 4, 8 is the common denominator.
6 1/4 = 6 2/8
Next, add the base numbers of the fractions together.
6 + 7 = 13
Add the fractions together.
2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8
Combine the base number and fraction for the answer, 13 5/8 pounds.
143.
Read the passage, and then answer the following question;
Which of the following changes should be made to Sentence 17?
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Change “excursion” to “Excursion”
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Change “a” to “an”
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Change “designed” to “design”
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Change “collision” to “collisions”
Correct answer: Change “excursion” to “Excursion”
In this sentence “excursion” is being used as the proper name of a vehicle; therefore, it should be written as “Excursion.”
As a rule, “an” should only be used before words that start with a vowel (i.e., a, e, i, o, and u) or before a word that contains an unpronounced “h” (e.g., hour). Therefore, “a” should be used before words that begin with a consonant (i.e., b, c, d, f, …). In this sentence, the “a” is used correctly. By using “was” the sentence shows that it is in the past tense; therefore, the verb “designed” needs to remain in the past tense. The word “collision” is used appropriately in the sentence and should not be changed.
144.
Read the passage, and then answer the following question.
According to the passage, how could “speakeasies” best be described?
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Unlawful nightclubs
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Gangsters
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Communists
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Ku Klux Klan members
Correct answer: Unlawful nightclubs
In the given passage, speakeasies referred to the unlawful nightclubs that were against the Prohibition law that prohibited the manufacture, transport, and sale of intoxicating liquor.
Gangsters were the unlawful citizens who took control of bootlegging, or the transport of intoxicating liquor. Communists and Ku Klux Klan members are members of political groups.
145.
Alison walks to and from work. The distance to work is 5 kilometers. She also walks frequently to a nearby convenience store; the store is located 2 kilometers from her apartment. If Alison works five days per week, how many miles does she walk to and from work every week?
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31.07 miles
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32.18 miles
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43.5 miles
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15.5 miles
Correct answer: 31.07 miles
There are 1.609 kilometers in one mile. Since Alison walks both to and from work, she walks a total of 50 kilometers weekly.
Use a conversion fraction to solve for x, the unknown number of miles Alison walks in a week:
1.609/1 = x/50
Cross multiply: 1.609x = 50
x = 31.07
Alison walks 31.07 miles to and from work every week.
146.
Brent measured the board at 8 3/4 feet. Shawn measured the same board at 6 1/2 feet. What is the difference between Brent's measurement and Shawn's measurement?
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2 1/4 feet
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3 feet
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2 1/3 feet
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1 2/3 feet
Correct answer: 2 1/4 feet
To find the difference, convert all mixed numbers to improper fractions.
8 3/4 = 35/4
6 1/2 = 13/2
Next, find a common denominator and subtract the numbers.
35/4 - (13/2)(2/2)
35/4 - 26/4 = 9/4 = 2 1/4 feet
8 3/4 - 6 2/4 = 2 1/4
You could also use the Bowtie method, where you first need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions:
8 3/4 = 35/4, and 6 1/2 = 13/2
Then, 35/4 - 13/2 = (70 - 52) / 8 = 18/8 = 9/4 = 2 1/4.
147.
Read the passage, and then answer the following question.
Based on this passage, the reader can assume that all except which of the following are true of the woman in the passage?
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The woman is unaffected by what she sees in the sky
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The woman is in shock or awe
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The woman is on a farm
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The woman is outside around the time that the sun is setting
Correct answer: The woman is unaffected by what she sees in the sky
Readers can assume that the woman is in shock or awe by what she sees in the sky, as O'Connor writes that "she lowered her hands and gripped the rail of the hog pen, her eyes small but fixed unblinkingly...she remained where she was, immobile."
The reference to the hog pen indicates that she is on a farm, and the description of the "darkening path" indicates that the woman is outside when the sun is setting.
148.
Read the passage, and then answer the following question.
Which of the following changes should be made to Sentence 8?
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Insert a comma after “Typically”
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Change “than” to “then”
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Change “are” to “were”
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Change “eukaryotic” to “Eukaryotic”
Correct answer: Insert a comma after “Typically”
A comma should be used to separate an introductory adverb from the rest of the sentence.
“Than” is used correctly in the sentence as “than” is used in comparative statements (“larger than”), and “then” is used as a time marker or within a sequence of events. “Are” is correctly used in the present tense, and “eukaryotic” should not be capitalized.
149.
Read the passage, and then answer the following question.
From the passage, you can determine that the earth’s magnetic field is located where?
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North Pole
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South Pole
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Equator
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Hemisphere
Correct answer: North Pole
The earth’s magnetic field is located at the North Pole. The passage states that a compass "points toward Earth's magnetic North Pole" in the first sentence.
The South Pole, equator, and hemisphere are not mentioned in the passage; therefore, they can be eliminated as options.
150.
Read the passage, and then answer the following question.
Which of the following changes should be made to Sentence 10?
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Insert a comma after “1”
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Change “code” to “Code”
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Insert a comma after “1963”
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Change “began” to “begun”
Correct answer: Insert a comma after “1”
Commas are used to set off the items in a date: “July 1, 1963.” However, a comma is not needed between the month and year: “July 1963.”
The comma after “1963” is not necessary when a dependent clause follows an independent clause. The use of “code” after “ZIP” is not capitalized, and “began” is used in the appropriate context.
151.
What is the product of 1.5 and 2.25?
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3.375
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3.75
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37.5
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3.37
Correct answer: 3.375
Remove the decimals and multiply the numbers together.
15 × 225 = 3,375
When multiplying decimals together, add the total number of decimal places in both numbers and put the total number of decimal places in the answer.
In this case, there is one decimal place in 1.5 and two decimal places in 2.25 for a total of 3 decimal places. Add these to 3,375 to get 3.375.
152.
Read the passage, and then answer the following question?
Which of the following changes should be made to Sentence 7?
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Change “protist” to “protists”
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Change “fungi” to “fungis”
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Change “include” to “includes”
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Remove the comma after “fungi”
Correct answer: Change “protist” to “protists”
The sentence contains an error in parallelism. The listed items are all plural; therefore, “protist” needs to be changed to “protists” in order for the list to be parallel.
“Fungi” is in its plural form and does not need changed. The other answer options are not options that would make the sentence grammatically correct.
153.
The hospital is installing new soap dispensers. So far, they have installed 200 dispensers. If there are 300 more dispensers to be installed, how far along are they in the installation process? Express your answer as a ratio.
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2:5
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1:10
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3:5
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2:3
Correct answer: 2:5
The hospital will install a total of 500 new soap dispensers (200 + 300 = 500).
Of these, 200 have already been installed, or 200:500.
The highest common denominator of 200 and 500 is 100.
200/100 = 2
500/100 = 5
Therefore, the ratio of soap dispensers installed to the total number of dispensers to be installed is 2:5.
154.
If Steven gets paid $2,000 each month, what is his yearly income after an annual tax reduction of 23%?
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$18,480 after taxes
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$15,520 after taxes
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$20,480 after taxes
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$21,700 after taxes
Correct answer: $18,480 after taxes
Find out how much Steven earns per year by multiplying his monthly salary by 12.
$2,000 × 12 = $24,000
Find 23% of $24,000 by converting 23% to a decimal and multiplying.
23% = 23/100 = 0.23
0.23 × $24,000 = $5,520
Since the question asks for Steven's income after taxes, subtract his yearly salary by the tax reduction.
$24,000 - $5,520 = $18,480 after taxes
155.
In his will, Mr. Adams left 30% of his estate to his wife and evenly divided the balance between his son and his daughter. If the son received $36,000 as his share, what was the total value of the estate?
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$102,857
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$98,522
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$84,109
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$112,986
Correct answer: $102,857
Mrs. Adams received 30% of the estate, and the two children each received one-half of the remainder, or 35% each. Because their shares were the same, we know that both the son and the daughter received $36,000. To find the total amount of the estate, we can set up an equation:
(36,000) + (36,000) + .30x = x
x - .30x = 72,000
.70x = 72,000
x = ~$102, 857
156.
How many cups are in 0.6 gallons?
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9.6 cups
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4.8 cups
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2.4 cups
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14.4 cups
Correct answer: 9.6 cups
There are 16 cups in one gallon; therefore, there are 9.6 cups in 0.6 gallons (16 x 0.6 = 9.6).
157.
How many pounds are equivalent to 20.4 ounces?
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1.3 pounds
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1.7 pounds
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1.8 pounds
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1.6 pounds
Correct answer: 1.3 pounds
Set up a proportion to find the answer.
1 pound/16 ounces = x pounds/20.4 ounces
1/16 = x/20.4
Cross multiply to solve
16x = 20.4
x = 20.4 ÷16 = 1.3 pounds
158.
Find the value of x by solving the following proportion.
21:63 :: 24:x
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72
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56
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48
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12
Correct answer: 72
1. Convert proportion to a fraction
21/63 = 24/x
2. Simplify 21/63 to 1/3
1/3 = 24/x
3. Multiply both sides by x
1/3 x = 24
4. Simplify 1/3 x to x/3
x/3 = 24
5. Multiply both sides by 3
x = 72
159.
Solve the following by adding.
5/16 + 3/16
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1/2
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15/16
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1/8
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1/4
Correct answer: 1/2
1. Join the denominators
(5+3)/16
2. Simplify
8/16
3. Simplify
1/2
160.
In her will, Laura left 20% of her estate to her niece, 25% to her daughter, and the remaining portion to one of her favorite charities. If the daughter received $20,000 as her share, what was the total amount of money given to charity?
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$44,000
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$40,000
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$54,000
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Not enough information given
Correct answer: $44,000
Laura gave 25% of her estate, or $20,000, to her daughter. We can find the total value of the estate by setting up an equation:
.25x = 20,000
x = $80,000
Next, we need to find out the percentage of Laura's total estate that was given to the charity.
20 + 25 + y = 100
45 + y = 100
y = 55
55% of Laura's estate was given to the charity. Since we know the total value of the estate is $80,000, we multiply that by 55%.
80,000 x .55 = 44,000
Laura gave $44,000 to her favorite charity.