HESI A2 Math

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To calculate the total medication received in 24 hours, we first find out how many doses will be given in 24 hours. Since a dose of 150mg is given every 4 hours, there will be 6 doses in 24 hours (24 hours / 4 hours per dose = 6 doses). Multiplying 150mg by 6 doses gives us 900mg, which is the correct answer (D). Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not take into account the frequency of doses within the 24-hour period.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To calculate the distance traveled by Train A, we use the formula Distance = Speed x Time. The time taken by the train is 3:15 - 1:45 = 1.5 hours. Therefore, Distance = 65 mph x 1.5 hours = 97.5 miles. Choice A is correct because it correctly calculates the distance using the speed and time provided. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not calculate the distance correctly based on the given information.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C (27 hours). The truck driver left at 10:00 AM on Tuesday and arrived at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, which is a total of 32 hours. To calculate the driving time, we subtract the time spent overnight (10 hours) from the total time, giving us 22 hours. However, we need to add the 5 hours the driver drove on Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, totaling 27 hours. Choice A (28 hours) is incorrect because it does not account for the time spent overnight. Choice B (32 hours) is incorrect as it includes the entire duration of departure to arrival without considering the overnight stop. Choice D (15 hours) is incorrect as it does not consider the full duration of the trip.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D (0.87) because it is the highest number among the options provided. To compare the numbers, we look at the tenths place first. In this case, 0.87 has the highest value in the tenths place, making it the largest number. The other choices, 0.077, 0.777, and 0.08 have lower values in the tenths place, hence they are not as high as 0.87. Therefore, 0.87 is the correct answer as it is the highest number among the given choices.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To convert 5 3/4 to a decimal, first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 5 * 4 + 3 / 4 = 23/4. Next, divide the numerator by the denominator: 23 ÷ 4 = 5.75. Since we are rounding to the nearest tenth, the answer is 5.8. Choice D (5.8) is correct because it correctly converts 5 3/4 to a decimal and rounds it to the nearest tenth. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the decimal equivalent of 5 3/4 when rounded to the nearest tenth.