Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Math practice test

Practice Question

On Monday; Alicia buys x shirts at $8 each and y slacks at $25 each. On Wednesday, Alicia returns 2 pairs of slacks. Which expression represents the total value of her purchases?

Answer Choices

  • A: 8x + 23y
  • B: 8x + 25(y - 2)
  • C: 8x - 2) + 25y
  • D: 8x + 25y - 2

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Total value = 8x + 25y - 25 * 2 = 8x + 25(y - 2). Thus, the correct answer is 8x + 25(y - 2).

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