HESI A2
HESI A2 Math Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
How many pounds are in 80 ounces?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert ounces to pounds, you need to know that there are 16 ounces in a pound. Therefore, to find how many pounds are in 80 ounces, you divide 80 by 16, which equals 5 pounds. Thus, the correct answer is 5 pounds. Choice B, 6 pounds, is incorrect because it doesn't accurately reflect the conversion from ounces to pounds. Choice C, 4 pounds, and Choice D, 3 pounds, are also incorrect as they do not align with the correct conversion factor of 16 ounces to 1 pound.
Question 2 of 5
What is the probability of rolling an odd number on a six-sided die?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A six-sided die has three odd numbers (1, 3, 5) out of six possible outcomes. To calculate the probability, divide the number of favorable outcomes (odd numbers) by the total number of outcomes: 3/6 = 0.5 or 50%. Therefore, the probability of rolling an odd number on a six-sided die is 50%. Choice A is correct. Choice B (66.70%) is incorrect as it does not represent the correct probability of rolling an odd number on a six-sided die. Choice C (33.30%) is incorrect as it represents the probability of rolling an even number. Choice D (25%) is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct probability of rolling an odd number on a six-sided die.
Question 3 of 5
Convert 2/5 to a decimal.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To convert 2/5 to a decimal, you divide the numerator (2) by the denominator (5): 2 · 5 = 0.4. Therefore, the correct decimal representation of 2/5 is 0.4. Choice A (0.5) is incorrect because it represents 1/2, not 2/5. Choice B (0.25) is incorrect as it represents 1/4, not 2/5. Choice D (0.5) is incorrect as it also represents 1/2, not 2/5.
Question 4 of 5
A train travels at a constant speed of 60 mph for 2 hours. How many miles did the train travel?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To determine the distance traveled by the train, you multiply the speed by the time: 60 mph 2 hours = 120 miles. Therefore, the correct answer is 120 miles. Choice B, 180 miles, is incorrect as it results from multiplying the speed by 3 hours instead of 2. Choice C, 100 miles, is incorrect as it results from multiplying the speed by 1.5 hours. Choice D, 240 miles, is incorrect as it results from multiplying the speed by 4 hours instead of 2.
Question 5 of 5
Solve for x: 3x + 9 = 0.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To solve the equation 3x + 9 = 0, first, isolate the variable x. Subtract 9 from both sides to get 3x = -9. Then, divide by 3 to solve for x, giving x = -3. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A, x = -3, is the correct solution. Choices C and D are incorrect as they do not satisfy the equation when substituted back into it.