HESI A2
HESI A2 Math Practice Test 2023
1. Add 2\3 + 1\6 + 2\5.
- A. 1 & 7\30
- B. 1 & 1\15
- C. 2\5
- D. 3\4
Correct answer: A
Rationale: To add fractions, find a common denominator (30), which gives 20/30 + 5/30 + 12/30=37/30= 1 7/30
2. Subtract 17 2\3 - 8 5\9.
- A. 8 4\9
- B. 9 1\9
- C. 8 3\9
- D. 8 4\9
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Find a common denominator to subtract: 17 2\3 - 8 5\9 = 9 1\9.
3. If you have 4 kilograms, how many grams would you have?
- A. 400 grams
- B. 4000 grams
- C. 40 grams
- D. 100 grams
Correct answer: B
Rationale: In the metric system, there are 1000 grams in 1 kilogram. To convert kilograms to grams, you multiply the number of kilograms by 1000. Therefore, 4 kilograms would equal 4000 grams. Choice A (400 grams) is incorrect because it is the result of multiplying by 100, not 1000. Choice C (40 grams) is incorrect as it is the result of dividing by 1000 instead of multiplying. Choice D (100 grams) is incorrect as it is a random figure and not the correct conversion from kilograms to grams.
4. If there are 128 ounces in 1 gallon, how many ounces are in 2.5 gallons?
- A. 256 ounces
- B. 320 ounces
- C. 400 ounces
- D. 250 ounces
Correct answer: B
Rationale: To find the total number of ounces in 2.5 gallons, multiply the number of gallons by the number of ounces per gallon: 2.5 gallons × 128 ounces/gallon = 320 ounces. The correct answer is 320 ounces. Choice C (400 ounces) is incorrect because multiplying 2.5 by 128 gives 320, not 400. Choice D (250 ounces) is also incorrect as it seems to be a miscalculation.
5. Multiply 12 by 15 and express the result as a decimal:
- A. 0.0018
- B. 0.018
- C. 0.18
- D. 1.8
Correct answer: D
Rationale: To find the product of 12 and 15, you simply multiply them together. 12 multiplied by 15 equals 180. To express 180 as a decimal, you divide by 100. Therefore, the correct answer is 1.8. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they represent values that are not the correct result of multiplying 12 by 15 and converting it to a decimal.
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