GED Math case studies
GED Math · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The GED® test is the official high school equivalency credential offered by GED Testing Service LLC. According to the official site, it "covers 4 subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts," and candidates may take all four together or one at a time at an official GED® test center when they feel ready. The GED Math case studies are 5 cases and about 1,943 words.
1The Overtime Budget Squeeze
A warehouse crew of 6 workers must finish a 4,200-unit packing order in 5 working days. Each worker packs at a steady rate of 12 units per hour during a standard 8-hour shift, and the crew has already logged 3 full days at that rate.
402 words, about 2 min2Interpreting a Vaccine Trial Table
A public-health team reports results from a two-group trial of a new flu vaccine. In the vaccinated group, 8,000 people were followed and 40 developed the flu.
375 words, about 2 min3Reading a Local Tax Proposal
A city proposes a 1% local sales tax increase to fund road repairs. The current combined sales tax is 7%.
390 words, about 2 min4Two Reports, One Story
A school board reads two accounts of the same event. Report A (district newsletter): "Attendance improved after the new start time, rising from 91% to 93%." Report B (parent blog): "The later start did nothing - tardiness got worse and half the buses ran late." The board also has raw data: average daily attendance went from 91.2% to 93.1%; chronic tardiness rose from 4% to 6%; bus on-time rate fell from 88% to 71%.
379 words, about 2 min5The Discount That Wasn't
A small bakery advertises: "Buy 2 dozen muffins, get the 3rd dozen 50% off - plus take 10% off your whole order with our loyalty card." A customer orders 3 dozen muffins at 9.00 per dozen and presents a loyalty card. The cashier applies the 50% discount to the third dozen first ( 4.50 instead of $9.00), then takes 10% off the total.
397 words, about 2 min