HESI A2
HESI A2 Math Practice Test 2022
1. What is the volume of an Egyptian model pyramid with a square base side length of 10cm and a height of 8cm?
- A. 20 cu cm
- B. 40 cu cm
- C. 80 cu cm
- D. 160 cu cm
Correct answer: D
Rationale: To find the volume of a pyramid, we use the formula: Volume = (1/3) * base area * height. First, calculate the base area by squaring the base side length: 10cm * 10cm = 100 sq cm. Substitute the values into the formula: Volume = (1/3) * 100 sq cm * 8cm = 80 cu cm. Therefore, the correct answer is 160 cu cm. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not correctly calculate the volume of the pyramid based on the given dimensions.
2. Round to the nearest whole number. Change the fraction to a percent: 17/80 =
- A. 20%
- B. 21%
- C. 22%
- D. 23%
Correct answer: B
Rationale: To convert 17/80 to a percent, we divide 17 by 80 to get 0.2125. Multiplying by 100, we get 21.25%. Rounding to the nearest whole number, 21.25% becomes 21%. Choice A (20%) is incorrect because rounding 21.25% down to the nearest whole number gives 21%. Choice C (22%) is incorrect as it is the next whole number after 21. Choice D (23%) is incorrect as it is more than 21.25% and thus rounds up to 22%.
3. Stanton runs 2 miles twice a week and 3 miles once a week. If he runs every week, how many miles does he run in a year?
- A. 185
- B. 260
- C. 330
- D. 364
Correct answer: D
Rationale: To calculate how many miles Stanton runs in a year, we first find out how many miles he runs in a week. Running 2 miles twice a week is 2 x 2 = 4 miles, and running 3 miles once a week is an additional 3 miles. Therefore, in a week, Stanton runs a total of 4 + 3 = 7 miles. To find out how many miles he runs in a year, we multiply the weekly total by the number of weeks in a year (52): 7 miles/week x 52 weeks = 364 miles. Therefore, Stanton runs 364 miles in a year. Choice A (185) is incorrect as it does not account for the total weekly distance correctly. Choice B (260) is incorrect as it miscalculates the total miles run in a year. Choice C (330) is incorrect as it does not calculate the correct total distance covered by Stanton in a year.
4. Express the ratio of 12:15 as a percentage.
- A. 58.80%
- B. 62%
- C. 75.25%
- D. 80%
Correct answer: C
Rationale: To express the ratio 12:15 as a percentage, you need to find the total parts in the ratio (12 + 15 = 27), then divide one part by the total (12 รท 27 = 0.4444). Finally, convert the decimal to a percentage by multiplying by 100 (0.4444 x 100 = 44.44%). Therefore, the ratio 12:15 is equivalent to 44.44% when rounded to two decimal places, which is closest to 75.25% among the answer choices. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the correct percentage equivalent of the ratio 12:15.
5. How many ounces are in 2.5 gallons?
- A. 240 ounces
- B. 160 ounces
- C. 320 ounces
- D. 240 ounces
Correct answer: C
Rationale: To convert gallons to ounces, we need to know that 1 gallon is equal to 128 ounces. Therefore, 2.5 gallons would be 2.5 x 128 = 320 ounces. This makes choice C, '320 ounces,' the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly calculate the conversion from gallons to ounces.
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