HESI A2 Math Practice Test 2023

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert kilograms to pounds, you multiply by 2.2. In this case, 75 kg x 2.2 = 165 pounds. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 150 pounds. Choice A is incorrect as it is less than the actual conversion. Choices C and D are also incorrect as they are significantly lower than the correct conversion.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To solve for x, we first cross multiply: x*500 = 250*3. Simplifying gives x = 750/500 = 1.5. Choice C is correct. Choice A (150) and D (60) are incorrect as they are not the solutions to the equation. Choice B (25.5) is incorrect as it does not match the result of the calculation.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To solve for x in the equation 4x - 8 = 16, we first isolate x by adding 8 to both sides, yielding 4x = 24. Then, divide both sides by 4 to find x = 6. This is the correct answer because it satisfies the original equation. Choice A and B are the same and incorrect. Choice C is incorrect as it does not solve the equation correctly.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To determine the number of nurses needed for 40 patients: 1. Calculate the nurse-to-patient ratio: 5 nurses for 20 patients = 1 nurse for 4 patients. 2. Divide 40 patients by the ratio (40 patients ÷ 4 patients/nurse) = 10 nurses. Therefore, 10 nurses are needed for 40 patients. Choice B (8) is incorrect as it does not align with the calculated ratio. Choices A (7) and C (9) are also incorrect as they do not account for the correct calculation based on the given ratio.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 5.3 hours. To calculate the total time taken, add the time taken for each set of 6 miles: 1 hour + 1.2 hours + 1.5 hours + 1.6 hours = 5.3 hours. This is the total time taken by the female to complete the 24-mile course. Choice B (4.5 hours) is incorrect because it does not account for the increasing time taken for each set of 6 miles. Choice C (6 hours) is incorrect as it assumes each set of 6 miles took the same amount of time, which is not the case. Choice D (7 hours) is incorrect as it overestimates the total time taken.