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HESI A2 Math Questions

Question 1 of 5

If an investment earns 5% interest annually, how much interest will it earn in 1 year on a principal of $1,000?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: $50. To calculate the interest earned on an investment with a 5% interest rate on a principal of $1,000, you simply multiply the principal amount by the interest rate. 5% of $1,000 is $50. Therefore, the investment will earn $50 in interest in 1 year. Choice A, $40, is incorrect because it represents 4% interest instead of 5%. Choice C, $60, is incorrect because it overestimates the interest earned. Choice D, $55, is incorrect as it does not accurately reflect the 5% interest on the principal amount.

Question 2 of 5

Two buildings in downtown Chicago stand across the river. The first building is 1,700 feet tall and casts a shadow of 525 feet. If the second building is 1,450 feet tall, how long will its shadow be?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To find the shadow of the second building, we use the ratio of heights to shadows: 1,700/525 = 1,450/x. Solving for x gives x = (525 1,450)/1,700 = 448.5. Therefore, the shadow of the second building will be approximately 448.5 feet long. Choice A (478 feet) is incorrect because it is not the result of the correct calculation. Choice B (455 feet) is incorrect as it does not match the accurate answer obtained through the calculation. Choice D (450 feet) is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct length of the shadow of the second building.

Question 3 of 5

Leslie is blowing up her favorite photograph. If the photo's original height was 15 inches and the new height is 4 feet, how many feet must the new width be?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To find the new width, we need to maintain the aspect ratio of the photo. The original height is 15 inches, which is equivalent to 1.25 feet. If the new height is 4 feet, the scaling factor for the height is 4/1.25 = 3.2. Therefore, to find the new width, we multiply the original width by this scaling factor: 1.25 feet * 3.2 ≈ 4 feet. So, the correct answer is approximately 2.1 feet (4 feet * (15 inches / 4 feet) ≈ 2.1 feet). Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not consider the aspect ratio and calculate the new width incorrectly.

Question 4 of 5

A marathon runner completes 21.6 miles and burns 2,274 calories. What is the rate of calories burned per mile?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To find the rate of calories burned per mile, you divide the total calories burned by the total miles run: 2274 calories / 21.6 miles = 105.28 calories per mile. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not match the calculated value. The rate of calories burned per mile is a precise calculation based on the given values, and only choice A aligns with the correct calculation.

Question 5 of 5

A medication must be taken twice daily, 12 hours apart. If the first dose is at 8:00 AM, what is the most convenient time for the second dose to avoid disrupting sleep?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To take the medication 12 hours apart from the first dose at 8:00 AM, the second dose should be taken at 8:00 PM. However, to avoid disrupting sleep, it is recommended to take the second dose a bit earlier. Taking the second dose at 6:00 PM ensures that the medication is still being taken 12 hours apart while allowing for a buffer before bedtime to avoid any potential disruptions to sleep. Choice A (4:00 PM) is too early, not maintaining the 12-hour interval. Choice C (8:00 PM) aligns with the 12-hour interval but might be too close to bedtime, potentially causing sleep disruptions. Choice D (10:00 PM) is too late and exceeds the 12-hour interval.

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