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HiSET Exam Questions

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161.

Read the passage, and then answer the following question.

Which of the following changes should be made to correct Sentence 1?

  • Change “cells;” to “cells:”

  • Change “are” to “our”

  • Change “types” to “type”

  • Change “There” to “Their”

Correct answer: Change “cells;” to “cells:”

A colon should be used to introduce a list, not a semicolon. A semicolon is used (1) to join two or more independent clauses; (2) with transitional phrases and conjunctive adverbs; and (3) to separate groups that contain commas. 

The other answer options are not options that would make the sentence grammatically correct.

162.

Read the passage, and then answer the following question.

Which of the following statements is true?

  • The Northeast culture was warlike before the Europeans arrived

  • The arrival of the Europeans disrupted the Native Americans’ peace treaties

  • The Native American tribes banned together in order to save their lands

  • The Iroquoian-speaking tribes and the Algonquian-speaking tribes were at peace with one another

Correct answer: The Northeast culture was warlike before the Europeans arrived

It might at first seem as if the Europeans caused the warlike actions of the Native Americans; however, the passage states that “life in the Northeast culture area was already fraught with conflict.” It was the Iroquoian tribes who were aggressive and warlike, and the arrival of the Europeans only made it worse. 

The passage also makes it clear that the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes were often at war and did not unite to save their lands.

163.

Read the passage, and then answer the following question.

Which of the following options is blamed for the drop in the Arctic’s native population?

  • European diseases

  • Harsh weather conditions

  • Lack of food

  • The Ice Age

Correct answer: European diseases

The passage’s last paragraph states that the Arctic’s native population had dropped due to “decades of oppression and exposure to European diseases.” 

The passage does state that the Arctic culture area was known for its harsh weather conditions, but it did not imply that those conditions were to blame for the drop in the Arctic’s native population. The passage does not refer to lack of food or the Ice Age.

164.

A child released a balloon into the air 45 minutes ago, and the air forced the balloon to travel 5 miles before another child found it. At what speed did the balloon travel?

  • 6.7 mph

  • 11.1 mph

  • 9 mph

  • 15 mph

Correct answer: 6.7 mph

To find the motion of the balloon, use the following formula: average speed = distance traveled / time to travel distance. 

For this problem, we convert the minutes to hours: 45/60 = 0.75 hours.  

Next, find the average speed: 5 miles / 0.75 hours = 6.7 mph.

165.

45% of the gross domestic product of a country is contributed by agriculture. Write an expression showing the total amount of contribution made by all other sectors of production.

  • 11x/20

  • 29x/20

  • -11x/20

  • 11x/10 + 1

Correct answer: 11x/20

Let the gross domestic product be x.

Agriculture = 45% of x = 45/100 * x

45x/100 ÷ 5/5 = 9x/20

If 20/20 represents the entire GDP, subtract to find what other sectors contribute.

20x/20 - 9x/ 20 = 11x/20

166.

Find the value of x by solving the following proportion.

6:78 :: x:208

  • 16

  • 136

  • 280

  • 32

Correct answer: 16

1. Rewrite the proportion as a fraction

6/78 = x/208

2. Simplify 6/78 to 1/13

1/13 = x/208

3. Multiply both sides by 208

16 = x

4. Switch sides

x = 16

167.

At a certain high school, 7 out of every 10 students will end up going to college. If there are 310 students, how many are expected to go to college?

  • 217 students

  • 170 students

  • 187 students

  • 210 students

Correct answer: 217 students

Set up a proportion to find the answer, with x representing the number of students who go to college.

7 students who go to college/10 total students = x/310

7/10 = x/310

10x = 2170

x = 217 students

168.

A dietician is teaching a class made up of diabetics and nondiabetics in a ratio of 1:2. If there are eight diabetics in the class, how many total students are in the class?

  • 24

  • 12

  • 4

  • 36

Correct answer: 24

There are a total of 24 students in the class.

To solve the problem, let x represent the unknown number of total students in the class. 

There are 3 students in the sample given (1 + 2). 

Use the following equation to solve for x:

1/3 = 8/x

Cross multiply: 1x = 3 × 8

1x = 24

x = 24/1

x = 24

There are 24 total students in the class.

169.

If 4x + 3 = 27, what is the value of x2 + x?

  • 42

  • 20

  • 9

  • 5

Correct answer: 42

The value of x2 + x = 42.

4x + 3 = 27

4x = 27 - 3 = 24

x= 24 / 4 = 6

x2 + x = 62 + 6 = 36 + 6 = 42

170.

Read the passage, and then answer the following question.

It can be inferred from the excerpt that which of the following is true in regard to the previous year’s gathering of the Villages?

  • It did not go as planned

  • It was enjoyed by everyone

  • Preparations were complete far in advance

  • There was very little snowfall

Correct answer: It did not go as planned

Mrs. Lindgren’s statement, “no mistakes this year,” implies that there were mistakes in the past. 

The excerpt does not state anything about whether or not people enjoyed the previous year’s gathering, nor does it state anything in regard to the snowfall. Mrs. Lindgren clearly stated that they are never ready in time for the gathering.

171.

1/5 is how many times greater than 1/100?

  • 20

  • 10

  • 15

  • 5

Correct answer: 20 

Solve the mathematical expression:

1/5 ÷ 1/100 = 1/5 × 100/1 = 100/5 = 20

172.

An investor invests $5,500 into a mutual fund and earns 6.75% on the principle for each of three years. How much interest has accrued at the end of the period?

  • $1,113.75

  • $925.50

  • $1,260.15

  • $811.90

Correct answer: $1,113.75

To calculate interest earned over a period of time, you would use the formula I=PRT.

Interest equals principle ($5,500) times the rate of return (.0675) times the length of time (3 years): 

(5,500)(.0675)(3) = $1,113.75.

173.

Read the passage, and then answer the following question.

Which of the following changes should be made to Sentence 10?

  • Change “great” to “greatest”

  • Change “provided” to “provide”

  • Change “McAdam’s” to “McAdams”

  • Remove the comma after “roads”

Correct answer: Change “great” to “greatest”

Sentence 10 refers to the many advancements in road construction over the years; therefore, “great” would need to match in number as “greatest.” 

The other answer options are not options that would make the sentence grammatically correct.

174.

Metropolitan Hospital conducted a blood drive and collected six gallons of blood. How many pints of blood were collected?

  • 48 pints

  • 24 pints

  • 96 pints

  • 56 pints

Correct answer: 48 pints

There are 4 quarts in one gallon, and 2 pints in one quart; therefore, there are 8 pints in one gallon.

Use a conversion fraction to solve for x, the unknown number of pints in 6 gallons:

x/6 = 8/1

Cross multiply: x = 6 x 8

x = 48

48 pints of blood were collected.

175.

Solve: 

1.8 × 4.56

  • 8.208

  • 9.403

  • 82.08

  • 9.208

Correct answer: 8.208

Remove the decimals from the numbers and multiply.

18 × 456 = 8208

Add the number of decimal places in 1.8 (1 decimal place) and 4.56 (2 decimal places)

1 + 2 = 3

Starting at the right of 8208, move the decimal three places to the left for the correct answer.

8208 = 8.208

176.

Read the passage, and then answer the following question.

Which of the following assassinated presidents died instantly?

  • Kennedy

  • Lincoln

  • Garfield

  • McKinley

Correct answer: Kennedy

According to the passage, Kennedy was the only president that died instantly. 

Lincoln died the morning after he was shot, McKinley died eight days after he was shot, and Garfield died eleven weeks after he was shot.

177.

Read the passage, and then answer the following question.

Which of the following corrections should be made to Sentence 2?

  • Change “large” to “largest”

  • Change “they” to “them”

  • Change “number” to “numbers”

  • Change “clients” to “client”

Correct answer: Change “large” to “largest”

This sentence contains an error in number agreement. The sentence is comparing several types of clients, including children and the elderly; therefore, “largest” needs to be used in order for the sentence to have proper agreement in number.

178.

Josh wants to buy 725g of walnuts Suppose walnuts cost $12/kg in the bulk food section. How much money will Josh need to buy the walnuts?

  • $8.70

  • $9.20

  • $7.90

  • $8.40

Correct answer: $8.70

1 kg = 1,000 g, so we can set up a proportion to find out how many kg are equal to 725g.

1/1000 = x/725

1000x = 725

x = 0.725

Let's set up another proportion to find out how much 0.725 kg of walnuts costs.

$12/1kg = x/0.725kg

$12 × 0.725kg = x

$8.70 = x

179.

What is the molarity of a solution that contains 0.46 moles of NaCl in 4.2 liters?

  • 0.1095 M NaCl

  • 9.1304 M NaCl

  • 1.932 M NaCl

  • 10.952 M NaCl

Correct answer: 0.1095 M NaCl

To find the molarity of a solution, use the following formula: molarity = moles of solute / liter of solution. 

Therefore, molarity = 0.46 moles NaCl / 4.2 L = 0.1095 M NaC.

180.

Dividing a number by 20 is the same as multiplying that number by what?

  • 1/20

  • 20/20

  • 20/1

  • 20

Correct answer: 1/20 

A variable x divided by 20 is x/20. Let's take each answer to find out which is equivalent to this value.

x × 20/20 = 20x/20 = x, so 20/20 is not the correct answer.

x × 20/1 = 20x/1 = 20x, so 20/1 is not the correct answer.

x × 20 = 20x, so 20 is not the correct answer.

x × 1/20 = x/20, so 1/20 is the correct answer. 

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