HESI A2 math practice questions, set 6

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HESI A2 math practice questions set 6

You work fractions, ratios, percent, and word problems at the precision nursing later requires. Five of the 15 questions include the correct answer and rationale. The other ten keep answers in the study hub. Continue with the HESI A2 exam guide or more HESI A2 practice questions.

Five math questions with answers

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Question 1

What is the result of subtracting 2 5/8 from 7/8?

  1. A. 1 3/4
  2. B. 2
  3. C. 1
  4. D. 2 & 1/2
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Correct answer: A — 1 3/4

To subtract 2 5/8 from 7/8, first, convert 7/8 to an equivalent fraction with the same denominator as 2 5/8, which is 8. 7/8 equals 1 whole and 1/8. Subtracting 1 whole from 2 whole results in 1 whole, and subtracting 1/8 from 5/8 gives 4/8 or 1/2. Therefore, the answer is 1 1/2, which simplifies to 1 3/4. Choice B, 2, is incorrect as it doesn't represent the correct result of the subtraction. Choice C, 1, is incorrect as it doesn't account for the fractional part of the answer. Choice D, 2 & 1/2, is incorrect as it doesn't match the calculated result of 1 3/4.

Question 2

A family uses 12 gallons of water every day. How many gallons do they use in a non-leap year?

  1. A. 4,120 gallons
  2. B. 4,380 gallons
  3. C. 3,840 gallons
  4. D. 4,350 gallons
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Correct answer: B — 4,380 gallons

To determine the total gallons the family uses in a non-leap year, you have to multiply the daily consumption by the number of days in a non-leap year. So, 12 gallons/day x 365 days = 4,380 gallons used per year. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A is incorrect as it provides an inaccurate total by not considering the total days in a year. Choice C is incorrect as it offers a lower value due to not multiplying the daily usage by the total days in a year. Choice D is incorrect as it doesn't accurately calculate the total gallons used in a non-leap year.

Question 3

There are 225 pieces of candy in a large jar. Ben wants to give the 25 campers in his group an equal amount of candy. How many pieces of candy will each camper receive?

  1. A. 9 pieces
  2. B. 7 pieces
  3. C. 8 pieces
  4. D. 6 pieces
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Correct answer: A — 9 pieces

To determine how many pieces of candy each camper will receive, divide the total number of pieces of candy (225) by the number of campers (25): 225 · 25 = 9 pieces per camper. Therefore, each camper will receive 9 pieces of candy to ensure they all get an equal amount. Choice B, 7 pieces, is incorrect because the total number of candy pieces divided equally among 25 campers results in 9 pieces per camper, not 7. Choice C, 8 pieces, and choice D, 6 pieces, are also incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the division of 225 pieces of candy among 25 campers.

Question 4

A truck driver traveled 925 miles from 8 am Tuesday to 5 pm Wednesday. During that time, he stopped for 30 minutes for lunch and gas at 1 pm Tuesday. He stopped for the night at 7 pm and was back on the road at 5 am. What was his average speed?

  1. A. 42 mph
  2. B. 35 mph
  3. C. 30 mph
  4. D. 50 mph
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Correct answer: A — 42 mph

To find the average speed, divide the total distance traveled (925 miles) by the total time taken (22 hours). Subtracting the time for the lunch and gas stop (30 minutes) and overnight stop (7 pm to 5 am, 10 hours), we have a total elapsed time of 22 hours. Dividing 925 miles by 22 hours gives an average speed of approximately 42 mph. Choice B, 35 mph, is incorrect because it doesn't account for the total time spent including the stops. Choice C, 30 mph, is incorrect as it underestimates the speed. Choice D, 50 mph, is incorrect as it overestimates the speed.

Question 5

A plan for a shed is drawn on a 1:10 scale. If the roof of the real shed measures 4 feet by 5 feet, what were the measurements on the plan?

  1. A. 80 inches by 100 inches
  2. B. 40 inches by 50 inches
  3. C. 4.8 inches by 6 inches
  4. D. 4 inches by 5 inches
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Correct answer: B — 40 inches by 50 inches

When the real shed roof measures 4 feet by 5 feet, on a 1:10 scale plan, the measurements on the plan would be 1/10 of the real measurements. Therefore, the correct answer is 40 inches by 50 inches since it represents 1/10 of 4 feet by 5 feet. Choice A (80 inches by 100 inches) is incorrect because it is equivalent to the real shed measurements, not the scaled plan. Choice C (4.8 inches by 6 inches) is incorrect as it does not reflect the 1:10 scale reduction. Choice D (4 inches by 5 inches) is incorrect because it does not consider the scale factor of 1:10.

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Question 6

A farmer has 240 acres under cultivation at the cost of $188.99 per acre. If he averages a yield of 60 bushels per acre, what profit is expected if the price per bushel is $5.67?

  1. A. $36,290.40
  2. B. $45,357.60
  3. C. $81,648
  4. D. $44,000
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Question 7

Square: A garden bed has a side length of 8 meters. What is its perimeter?

  1. A. 16m
  2. B. 24m
  3. C. 32m
  4. D. 64m
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Question 8

A doctor orders 1 gram of a medication to be administered intravenously. The available vial contains 200 milligrams per milliliter. How many milliliters of the solution should be drawn up?

  1. A. 4 milliliters
  2. B. 5 milliliters
  3. C. 10 milliliters
  4. D. 20 milliliters
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Question 9

Donald earns 8% of the selling price of each house he sells. If he sells a house for $152,000, how much does he earn?

  1. A. $12,160
  2. B. $12,160
  3. C. $19,000
  4. D. $21,600
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Question 10

In a class of 28 people, there are 12 men and 16 women. What is the ratio of men to women?

  1. A. 3:4
  2. B. 4:7
  3. C. 12:16
  4. D. 1:2
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Question 11

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?

  1. A. 24
  2. B. 12
  3. C. 6
  4. D. 3
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Question 12

What is the result of adding 12 1/21 and 3 1/3?

  1. A. 15 8/21
  2. B. 16 5/24
  3. C. 15
  4. D. 14
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Question 13

At the book sale, Geoff paid 35 cents apiece for 5 paperbacks and $50 apiece for 3 hardcover books. He gave the clerk a $10 bill. How much change did he receive?

  1. A. $0.50
  2. B. $0.75
  3. C. $1.25
  4. D. $1.75
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Question 14

Convert this military time to regular time: 1010 hours.

  1. A. 10:10 A.M.
  2. B. 10:10 P.M.
  3. C. 1:01 A.M.
  4. D. 1:01 P.M.
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Question 15

A hospital receives a shipment of vitamin tablets. The hospital ordered 6,000 tablets, but the shipment included 1/5 more tablets than the hospital ordered. How many tablets were in the shipment?

  1. A. 7,200 tablets
  2. B. 5,000 tablets
  3. C. 6,500 tablets
  4. D. 8,000 tablets
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About these HESI A2 math questions

HESI A2 math practice questions, set 6 for nursing students in the United States. Fifteen items. Five include answers and rationales in American English.

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