HESI A2
HESI A2 Math Practice Test 2024
1. Sally eats 3/5 of her lunch. John eats 75%. Who ate more?
- A. John
- B. Sally
- C. Both the same
- D. Neither
Correct answer: A
Rationale: To compare, convert both to decimals or percentages: Sally ate 3/5, which is 0.6 or 60%. John ate 75%. Since 75% is greater than 60%, John ate more than Sally. Thus, the correct answer is A. John. Choice B is incorrect because Sally ate a smaller percentage of her lunch compared to John. Choice C is incorrect as the percentages consumed are different. Choice D is incorrect as one of them ate more.
2. The recipe called for 3 1/2 pints of sour cream. How many cups of sour cream would that be equivalent to?
- A. 5 cups
- B. 7 cups
- C. 6 cups
- D. 4 cups
Correct answer: B
Rationale: To convert 3 1/2 pints of sour cream to cups, knowing that 1 pint equals 2 cups, we multiply 3.5 by 2, resulting in 7 cups. Therefore, the equivalent amount of sour cream in cups is 7 cups. Choice A is incorrect as it does not consider the correct conversion factor. Choice C is incorrect as it does not account for the accurate conversion from pints to cups. Choice D is incorrect as it underestimates the conversion by not multiplying the pints by the correct factor.
3. 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.
4. How many ounces are in a gallon?
- A. 120 oz
- B. 128 oz
- C. 100 oz
- D. 105 oz
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 128 oz. There are 128 ounces in a gallon. This is a standard conversion factor in the US customary system. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the accurate conversion of ounces in a gallon.
5. Richard wants to make 2.5 batches of sugar cookies. One batch calls for 1.75 cups of sugar. How many cups of sugar will Richard need for 2.5 batches?
- A. 4
- B. 3
- C. 5 cups
- D. 3
Correct answer: A
Rationale: To calculate how much sugar Richard needs for 2.5 batches, multiply the amount of sugar needed for one batch (1.75 cups) by 2.5: 1.75 × 2.5 = 4.375  cups 1.75×2.5=4.375 cups Since the question is asking for the nearest whole number, 4.375 rounds to 4.
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