HESI A2
Math HESI A2 Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Add: 3 1/8 + 1 1/4.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To add mixed numbers, first add the fractions: 1/8 + 1/4 = 3/8. Then, add the whole numbers: 3 + 1 = 4. Therefore, 3 1/8 + 1 1/4 = 4 3/8. Choice B (4 1/2) is incorrect because the fractions were not added correctly, leading to an incorrect result. Choice C (4 3/4) is incorrect as it does not represent the correct sum of the two mixed numbers. Choice D (5 1/4) is incorrect as it provides a result that is higher than the correct sum of the mixed numbers.
Question 2 of 5
What is the probability of rolling an even number on a six-sided die?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, 50%. A standard six-sided die has three even numbers (2, 4, 6) out of six possible outcomes. The probability of rolling an even number is therefore 3 out of 6, which simplifies to 50%. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the probability of rolling an even number on a six-sided die.
Question 3 of 5
What is the result of adding 1/4 + 3/8?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator of 4 and 8 is 8. Convert 1/4 to 2/8, then add it to 3/8. The sum is 5/8. Choice B (7/12) is incorrect as it is the result of adding 1/3 + 1/4. Choice C (2/3) is incorrect as it is the result of adding 3/8 + 1/4. Choice D (1/2) is incorrect as it is the result of adding 1/4 + 1/4.
Question 4 of 5
If a person consumes 500 calories per meal, how many calories will they consume in 3 meals?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To find the total calories consumed in 3 meals, you multiply the number of meals by the calories per meal: 3 meals x 500 calories/meal = 1500 calories. Therefore, the correct answer is 1500 calories. Choice A (1000 calories) is incorrect because it miscalculates the total calories. Choice C (2000 calories) is incorrect as it overestimates the total calories. Choice D (500 calories) is incorrect as it represents the calories consumed in a single meal, not in 3 meals.
Question 5 of 5
A farmer has 240 acres under cultivation at the cost of $188.99 per acre. If he averages a yield of 60 bushels per acre, what profit is expected if the price per bushel is $5.67?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To calculate the profit, first find the total revenue: 240 acres 60 bushels/acre $5.67/bushel = $81,648. Then, calculate the total cost: 240 acres $188.99/acre = $45,357.60. Finally, subtract the cost from the revenue to find the profit: $81,648 - $45,357.60 = $36,290.40. Therefore, the expected profit is $36,290.40. Choice B, $45,357.60, is the total cost, not the profit. Choice C, $81,648, is the total revenue, not the profit. Choice D, $44,000, is an arbitrary figure and not related to the calculations provided. Thus, the correct answer is $36,290.40.