convert 16 quarts to gallons

HESI A2

HESI A2 Quizlet Math

1. How many gallons are in 16 quarts?

A. 1 gallon
B. 8 gallons
C. 4 gallons
D. 4.5 gallons

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert quarts to gallons, remember that 1 gallon equals 4 quarts. Therefore, 16 quarts ÷ 4 quarts/gallon = 4 gallons. The correct answer is 4 gallons because each gallon contains 4 quarts. Choice A (1 gallon) is incorrect because 1 gallon is equal to 4 quarts, not 16 quarts. Choice B (8 gallons) is incorrect as it miscalculates the conversion. Choice D (4.5 gallons) is incorrect because it doesn't align with the conversion rate of 4 quarts per gallon.

2. A table shows the average blood pressure readings for different age groups. How do you determine the highest average systolic pressure?

A. Find the largest number in the "systolic pressure" column.
B. Compare the means (averages) of each age group.
C. Add all systolic pressure values and divide by the total number of patients.
D. Subtract the lowest systolic pressure from the highest.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: - To determine the highest average systolic pressure, you need to identify the highest individual systolic pressure reading in the dataset. - Option A instructs you to find the largest number in the "systolic pressure" column, which directly addresses the task of identifying the highest systolic pressure reading. - Comparing means (Option B) would not necessarily give you the highest individual systolic pressure reading, as averages can be influenced by the distribution of values within each age group. - Adding all systolic pressure values and dividing by the total number of patients (Option C) would give you the overall average systolic pressure, not the highest individual reading. - Subtracting the lowest systolic pressure from the highest (Option D) would give you the range of systolic pressures, not specifically the highest individual reading. Therefore, the correct approach to determine the highest average systolic pressure

3. You need to repaint a cylindrical water tank with a diameter of 2 meters and a height of 3 meters. Assuming one can of paint covers 10 sq m, how many cans do you need to cover only the exterior surface?

A. 6 cans
B. 9 cans
C. 12 cans
D. 15 cans

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the surface area of the cylinder, calculate the lateral surface area using the formula 2πrh, where r is the radius (half of the diameter) and h is the height. Substituting the values, we get 2 * π * 1 * 3 = 6π square meters. Since each can covers 10 sq m, divide the total surface area by the coverage area per can: 6π / 10 ≈ 1.9 cans. Since you can't buy a fraction of a can, you would need to round up, so you would need 2 cans to cover the entire exterior surface. Therefore, you would need 2 * 6 = 12 cans in total. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not consider the correct surface area calculation or the rounding up to the nearest whole number of cans required.

4. What is the boiling point of water?

A. 100°C
B. 98°C
C. 99°C
D. 102°C

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 100°C (Choice A). The boiling point of water is the temperature at which it changes from a liquid to a gas. Under normal atmospheric pressure, water boils at 100°C. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not represent the standard boiling point of water. 98°C, 99°C, and 102°C do not correspond to the temperature at which water boils under normal conditions.