HESI A2
HESI A2 Math Portion
1. Casey spent $80 on items where each item costs $4. How many items did Casey buy?
- A. 12
- B. 18
- C. 20
- D. 24
Correct answer: C
Rationale: To determine the number of items Casey bought for $80, we divide the total amount spent ($80) by the cost per item ($4). The calculation gives us 20, indicating that Casey bought 20 items in total to reach the $80 expenditure ($80 ÷ $4 = 20). Therefore, the correct answer is C, 20. Choices A (12), B (18), and D (24) are incorrect because they do not align with the correct division calculation based on the information provided.
2. A cake recipe calls for 2½ cups of flour. How many cups are needed to make 6 cakes?
- A. 12.5 cups
- B. 13 cups
- C. 14 cups
- D. 15 cups
Correct answer: D
Rationale: To make one cake, you need 2½ cups of flour. To make 6 cakes, you would need 6 times the amount of flour for one cake, which is 2½ x 6 = 15 cups. Therefore, the correct answer is 15 cups. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not correctly calculate the total amount of flour needed for 6 cakes.
3. Solve for y if y = 3: 4y + 21 / y.
- A. 7.7
- B. 19
- C. 23/3
- D. 11
Correct answer: B
Rationale: To solve for y, substitute y = 3 into the equation: 4(3) + 21 / 3 = 12 + 7 = 19. Therefore, the correct answer is 19. Choice A (7.7) is incorrect as it does not result from the substitution. Choice C (23/3) is incorrect as it does not match the calculated value. Choice D (11) is incorrect, as it is not the result of the provided equation.
4. What is the result of adding 7/8 + 9/10 + 6/5?
- A. 3 & 39/40
- B. 3 & 22/23
- C. 22/23
- D. 30
Correct answer: A
Rationale: To add fractions, you need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 8, 10, and 5 is 40. Then, convert each fraction: 7/8 = 35/40, 9/10 = 36/40, and 6/5 = 24/40. Now, add the fractions: 35/40 + 36/40 + 24/40 = 95/40, which simplifies to 2 15/40 or 2 3/8. Therefore, 7/8 + 9/10 + 6/5 = 3 & 39/40. Choice B is incorrect because it does not represent the correct addition of the fractions. Choice C is incorrect as it does not account for the whole number part. Choice D is incorrect as it is not the sum of the fractions and whole numbers.
5. A roast was cooked at 325°F in the oven for 4 hours. The internal temperature rose from 32°F to 145°F. What was the average rise in temperature per hour?
- A. 20
- B. 32
- C. 28
- D. 37°F/hr
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The temperature increased from 32°F to 145°F, resulting in a total increase of 145°F - 32°F = 113°F. Dividing this total increase by the 4 hours of cooking time gives an average rise of 113°F ÷ 4 = 28.25°F per hour, which can be rounded to 28°F per hour. Therefore, the correct answer is 28. Choice A (20) is incorrect because it does not reflect the actual average rise in temperature per hour. Choice B (32) is incorrect as it does not consider the total temperature increase and divide it by the total hours. Choice D (37°F/hr) is incorrect as it does not match the calculated average rise in temperature per hour.
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