HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 HESI Mathematics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ratio and Proportion: 0.5:20 :: X:200
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To solve this proportion problem, you need to set up the ratio 0.5/20 equal to X/200. Cross-multiply to solve for X, which gives you 0.5 � 200 = 20X. Simplifying this, you get 100 = 20X, and then by dividing both sides by 20, you find that X = 5. Therefore, the correct answer is A, X = 50.
Question 2 of 5
Which fraction represents the largest value?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To determine the largest fraction when the numerators are the same, compare the denominators. A smaller denominator indicates a larger fraction as it represents more significant parts of a whole. In this case, the fractions all have a common numerator of 3. Comparing the denominators, 6 is the smallest, making 3/6 the largest fraction. Therefore, 3/6 represents the largest value among the options. Remember, when fractions have the same numerator, the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger as it represents a larger portion of the whole.
Question 3 of 5
What is the result of adding 4/3 + 7/3?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To add the fractions 4/3 and 7/3, combine the numerators: (4 + 7)/3 = 11/3. The sum 11/3 can be expressed as the mixed number 3 2/3. Therefore, the correct answer is A) 3 2/3.
Question 4 of 5
Ratio and Proportion: 3: X = 5: 800. What is X? (Enter numeric value only.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To find the value of X in the given ratio, set up the proportion: (3/X) = (5/800). Cross-multiply to solve for X: 3 � 800 = 5X. This simplifies to 2400 = 5X. Dividing both sides by 5 gives X = 2400/5 = 480. Therefore, the correct answer is A) 43.64.
Question 5 of 5
How many pints are in 56 ounces?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To convert ounces to pints, you need to know that there are 16 ounces in a pint. To find out how many pints are in 56 ounces, you divide 56 by 16 (56 ounces � 16 ounces/pint), which equals 3.5 pints. Therefore, there are 3.5 pints in 56 ounces.