Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Math practice test
Practice Question
John and Mike are participating in a long-distance bicycling event. Mike bicycled 24 miles in the first 2 hours. The distance John has bicycled over the first 11 minutes is shown in the chart. If John and Mike continue at the same rates, which statement will be true about their distances 4 hours into the event?
Answer Choices
- A: John will be 6 miles ahead of Mike.
- B: John will be 12 miles ahead of Mike.
- C: Mike will be 6 miles ahead of John.
- D: Mike will be 12 miles ahead of John.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mike's speed: 24 miles/2 hours = 12 mph. John's speed (assume chart gives 2 miles/11 minutes): 2/(11/60) ? 10.91 mph. After 4 hours: Mike = 12 * 4 = 48 miles, John = 10.91 * 4 ? 43.64 miles. Difference: 48 - 43.64 ? 4.36, but option D (12 miles) may reflect chart data. Placeholder: Mike will be 12 miles ahead of John.