HESI A2
Math HESI A2 Practice Test Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A train leaves the station at 1:45 PM traveling at a constant speed of 65 mph. If it arrives at its destination at 3:15 PM, how many miles did it travel?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To calculate the distance traveled by the train, multiply the speed (65 mph) by the time it took to reach the destination, which is 1.5 hours (3:15 PM - 1:45 PM = 1.5 hours). Therefore, 65 mph 1.5 hours = 97.5 miles. This calculation is correct because distance = speed time. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the correct calculation based on the given information.
Question 5 of 5
Solve for x: 4x + 2 = 18.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To solve for x, first, subtract 2 from both sides of the equation: 4x = 16. Then, divide by 4 to isolate x: x = 4. Choice A, x = 4, is the correct answer as calculated. Choice C, x = 5, is incorrect because the correct value of x is 4, not 5. Choice D, x = 3, is incorrect as well, as the correct value of x is 4, not 3.