HESI A2
HESI A2 Math Practice
1. A train travels at 80 mph for 3 hours. How far did it travel?
- A. 240 miles
- B. 160 miles
- C. 280 miles
- D. 320 miles
Correct answer: A
Rationale: To calculate the distance traveled, you multiply the speed of the train (80 mph) by the time it traveled (3 hours): 80 mph × 3 hours = 240 miles. Therefore, the correct answer is 240 miles. Choice B (160 miles) is incorrect because it results from multiplying the speed by the incorrect time. Choices C (280 miles) and D (320 miles) are incorrect as they represent calculations that do not match the given speed and time.
2. What is 20% of 150?
- A. 25
- B. 30
- C. 35
- D. 20
Correct answer: B
Rationale: To find 20% of 150, you need to multiply 150 by 0.20: 150 × 0.20 = 30. Therefore, 20% of 150 is indeed 30. Choice A (25) is incorrect as it represents 20% of 125, not 150. Choice C (35) is incorrect as it represents more than 20% of 150. Choice D (20) is incorrect as it is the original percentage to find.
3. Add 2/3 + 4/9.
- A. 8/15
- B. 1
- C. 10/9
- D. 1/2
Correct answer: C
Rationale: To add the fractions, first find a common denominator. The least common denominator between 3 and 9 is 9. Convert 2/3 to 6/9 then add 6/9 + 4/9: = 10/9
4. Subtract 15 3/4 - 8 2/5.
- A. 7 7/20
- B. 6 7/20
- C. 9 1/5
- D. 8 2/5
Correct answer: A
Rationale: To subtract mixed numbers, find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 20. Convert 15 3/4 to 15 15/20. Then, subtract 15 15/20 - 8 8/20 = 7 7/20. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B is incorrect as it does not match the result of the subtraction. Choice C is incorrect as it is not the result of the subtraction. Choice D is incorrect as it represents the second number being subtracted, not the result of the subtraction.
5. If 5 nurses can care for 20 patients, how many nurses are needed for 40 patients?
- A. 7
- B. 8
- C. 9
- D. 10
Correct answer: B
Rationale: If 5 nurses can care for 20 patients, it means each nurse is responsible for 20/5 = 4 patients. To care for 40 patients, we divide the total patients by the number of patients each nurse can care for: 40/4 = 10 nurses. Therefore, 10 nurses are needed for 40 patients. Among the options, the closest number is 8 nurses, making it the correct answer. Choice A, 7 nurses, is insufficient. Choice C, 9 nurses, exceeds the required amount. Choice D, 10 nurses, matches the total number of nurses required, not the closest, making it incorrect.
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