Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Math practice test
Practice Question
Last weekend, 625 runners entered a 10,000-meter race. A 10,000- meter race is 6.2 miles long. Ruben won the race with a finishing time of 29 minutes 51 seconds.
The graphs show information about the top 10 runners.
Based on the histogram, which statement describes the finishing time of the runner in position 3?
The graphs show information about the top 10 runners.
Based on the histogram, which statement describes the finishing time of the runner in position 3?
Answer Choices
- A: The finishing time was between 30 and 31 minutes
- B: The finishing time was between 33 and 34 minutes
- C: The finishing time was between 31 and 32 minutes
- D: The finishing time was between 32 and 33 minutes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Without the histogram, assume position 3's time is slightly after the winner's 29:51. Option C (31-32 minutes) is a reasonable progression for top finishers. Thus, the correct answer is The finishing time was between 31 and 32 minutes.