HESI A2
HESI A2 Quizlet Math Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is equivalent to 0.0009?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 0.09%. To convert 0.0009 to a percentage, move the decimal point four places to the right and add a percentage sign. Therefore, 0.0009 is equal to 0.09%. Choice B (9%) is incorrect as it represents 0.09 without the decimal point adjustment. Choice C (0.01%) is incorrect as it represents 0.0009 with one less zero. Choice D (0.90%) is incorrect as it represents 0.9 not 0.0009.
Question 2 of 5
At a comic book store, Robert purchased three comics for $2.65 each. If he paid with a $20 bill, how much change did he receive?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Robert spent a total of $7.95 on three comics ($2.65 each). When he paid with a $20 bill, the change he received can be calculated by subtracting the total cost from the payment amount: $20 - $7.95 = $12.05. Therefore, Robert received $12.05 in change. Choice B ($11.05) is incorrect because it doesn't reflect the correct calculation. Choice C ($10.00) is incorrect as it doesn't consider the total cost of the comics. Choice D ($13.50) is incorrect as it overestimates the change Robert received.
Question 3 of 5
How many ounces are in a ton?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 32,000 ounces. A ton is equivalent to 2,000 pounds. Since each pound contains 16 ounces, you can calculate the total number of ounces in a ton by multiplying 2,000 pounds by 16 ounces, which equals 32,000 ounces. Choice B (30,000 ounces), Choice C (35,000 ounces), and Choice D (40,000 ounces) are incorrect because they do not correctly calculate the number of ounces in a ton based on the conversion of pounds to ounces.
Question 4 of 5
What is the product of multiplying 44.44 by 55.55?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When multiplying decimal numbers like 44.44 and 55.55, align them properly and multiply each place accurately. To find the product of 44.44 and 55.55, you get 2,468.64. Therefore, the correct answer is choice A, 2,468.64. Choice B, 2,500.00, is incorrect as it is the result of rounding up. Choice C, 2,450.45, is incorrect as it is not the result of multiplying 44.44 by 55.55. Choice D, 2,470.00, is incorrect as it is not the correct product of 44.44 and 55.55.
Question 5 of 5
If a rat can finish a maze in about 3 minutes, how much longer will it take the rat to finish the maze if a small backpack is put on it, reducing its speed by 50%?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reducing the rat's speed by 50% means it will take twice as long to finish the maze. Since the original time is 3 minutes, doubling that gives 6 minutes. Therefore, the total time will be 6 minutes, making the correct answer C. Choice A (3 minutes) is the original time it takes the rat to finish the maze, not the time with the backpack. Choice B (4 minutes) is not correct as reducing the speed by 50% would double the original time. Choice D (1.5 minutes) is incorrect as halving the time is not the effect of reducing the speed by 50%.