Math HESI A2 Practice Test

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, you use the formula: Fahrenheit = (Celsius x 1.8) + 32. Given the patient's temperature is 38.5 degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit = (38.5 x 1.8) + 32 = 104.9 degrees Fahrenheit (Option D). Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not match the correct conversion using the formula.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To find the distance traveled, we first calculate the time elapsed from 1:45 PM to 3:15 PM, which is 1.5 hours. Next, we multiply the speed of 65 mph by the time of 1.5 hours to get the distance traveled, which equals 97.5 miles. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 97.5 miles. Choice B (100 miles) is incorrect because the calculation does not result in 100 miles. Choice C (95 miles) is incorrect as it is less than the correct distance. Choice D (105 miles) is incorrect as it is greater than the correct distance calculated.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To solve x/5 = 3/10, first cross multiply to get 10x = 15. Then divide both sides by 10 to isolate x, giving x = 1.5. This is the correct answer as it satisfies the original equation. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not match the result obtained from solving the equation step by step.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To change 0.26 to a fraction, we need to look at the decimal place. 0.26 can be written as 26/100, which can be simplified to 13/50 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2. This is the correct answer because it is in simplest form. Choice A is incorrect as 7/8 is not equivalent to 0.26. Choice C is incorrect as 26/100 is the initial form of 0.26, not simplified. Choice D is incorrect as 1/3 is not the equivalent fraction for 0.26.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To solve for x, add 7 to both sides of the equation: 2x - 7 + 7 = 9 + 7. This simplifies to 2x = 16. Then, divide by 2 on both sides to get x = 8. This is the correct answer (C) because it correctly follows the principles of algebra. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not yield the correct solution when substituted back into the original equation.