HESI A2
HESI A2 Practice Test Math
1. A nurse working at the hospital earns $22 per hour. She worked two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts during the week. How much did she earn for the week?
- A. $960
- B. $1,080
- C. $990
- D. $880
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The nurse worked a total of 40 hours (2 x 12 hours + 2 x 8 hours) during the week. Multiplying 40 hours by her hourly rate of $22 gives a total earning of $960 for the week. Therefore, the correct answer is $960. Choice B ($1,080) is incorrect because it miscalculates the earnings by adding extra hours. Choice C ($990) is incorrect as it does not account for the correct number of hours worked. Choice D ($880) is incorrect as it underestimates the total earnings by not considering all hours worked.
2. Subtract 32 divided by 8\9.
- A. 36
- B. 32
- C. 40
- D. 44
Correct answer: A
Rationale: 32 ÷ (8\9) is the same as 32 × (9\8) = 36.
3. What is 80% of 55?
- A. 40
- B. 44
- C. 39
- D. 45
Correct answer: B
Rationale: To find 80% of a number, you multiply the number by 0.8. Therefore, 80% of 55 is calculated as 0.8 × 55 = 44. Choice A (40), choice C (39), and choice D (45) are incorrect as they do not represent the correct calculation for 80% of 55.
4. If a helicopter flies at about 80 mph, how long will it take to travel 140 miles?
- A. 1 hour 15 minutes
- B. 1 hour 20 minutes
- C. 1 hour 30 minutes
- D. 1 hour 45 minutes
Correct answer: D
Rationale: To calculate the time it takes to travel a certain distance, we can use the formula Time = Distance / Speed. In this case, the helicopter is flying at 80 mph and needs to travel 140 miles. Therefore, Time = 140 miles / 80 mph = 1.75 hours or 1 hour and 45 minutes. So, the correct answer is D. 1 hour 45 minutes. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not represent the accurate time it takes for the helicopter to cover the 140-mile distance at 80 mph.
5. What is 72 inches converted to feet?
- A. 12 feet
- B. 6 feet
- C. 4 feet
- D. 17 feet
Correct answer: B
Rationale: To convert inches to feet, you divide the number of inches by 12 since there are 12 inches in a foot. Therefore, 72 inches divided by 12 equals 6 feet. The correct answer is 6 feet. Choice A, 12 feet, is incorrect as it is the result if we were converting 144 inches. Choice C, 4 feet, and Choice D, 17 feet, are incorrect conversions and do not correspond to the given measurement of 72 inches.
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