GED Math and Basic Math Facts

Learning the basic facts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are an important part of any math foundation. I am a firm believer that every student, whether a child or adult, needs to know their basic facts, without using their fingers, a chart, or a calculator. Having a solid foundation and a firm understanding in this area will better equip a student for learning fractions, decimals, percent, algebra, geometry, etc. If a student does not knows their math facts, they will struggle in math all the way through school. When learning or reviewing these facts, use a variety of methods and resources.

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This is especially important for students who are studying to take their GED math test. The stronger a learner's basic knowledge of math skills, including basic math facts, the quicker a student can complete the math problems.  There are some great resources on the internet for downloading math flashcards or interactive activities for reinforcing your student's basic math facts.

Susan is planning on attending college. The tuition including room and board is $15, 423.00 for the school year. If she receives $9, 420.00 in assistance, how much does she still need to pay? What percentage of the total cost will she need to pay?

Solution: This problem is asking for two answers. To answer the first question, you need to take the total tuition and subtract the assistance. $15, 423.00 - $9420.00 = $6003.00

Susan will need to pay $6003.00.

To answer the second question (what percentage of the total tuition will Susan pay), you need to translate it into a question, then solve.

$6003.00 is what percentage of $15, 423.00?

$6003.00 = Wp x $15, 423.00

$6003.00 ÷ $15, 423.00 = 0.3892 which is 38.92%

Susan will need to come up with almost 40% of the cost of tuition.

GED Math: Whole Numbers

Whole numbers are written with the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Think of a whole number as a number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

Examples of whole numbers: 2, 16, 29, 216

Examples of numbers that are Not whole numbers: 3.2, 8 1/2

GED Math Skill: estimating

Sharon is planning a graduation meal for her son. She plans on serving ham. The butcher told her that she should figure 1/2 pound per person. If there will be 67 people at the party, about how big (pounds) should the ham be?

answer: 67 x 1/2 = 33 1/2
about how many indicated estimation, so to be on the safe side, Sharon should get at least 34 pounds.

GED Skill: Add fractions with common denominators

The Smith family is having a party with 11 guests. They are serving 1/4 lb. burgers. If the average is 1 1/2 burgers per guest, how many pounds of hamburger should be bought?