Math HESI A2 Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B (2.8 liters) because 1 quart is equivalent to 0.946 liters. Therefore, 3 quarts would be 3 * 0.946 = 2.838 liters, which is closest to 2.8 liters. Choice A (3.0 liters) is incorrect because it does not accurately convert quarts to liters. Choice C (2.5 liters) is incorrect as it underestimates the conversion. Choice D (3.5 liters) is incorrect as it overestimates the conversion. The most accurate conversion is 2.8 liters, making it the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To calculate average speed, divide total distance by total time. In this case, 5 miles in 45 minutes equals 5/0.75 = 6.67 mph. Choice A is correct because it correctly calculates the average speed based on the given information. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately calculate the average speed.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To subtract mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions. 15 3/4 = (4*15+3)/4 = 63/4, and 8 2/5 = (5*8+2)/5 = 42/5. Then, find a common denominator, which is 20 in this case. Subtract the fractions: 63/4 - 42/5 = (63*5 - 42*4)/20 = (315 - 168)/20 = 147/20. Finally, convert the result back to a mixed number: 147/20 = 7 7/20. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 7 7/20. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly represent the result of the subtraction calculation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert milliliters to liters, we divide by 1000 since 1 liter = 1000 milliliters. So, 2500 milliliters ÷ 1000 = 2.5 liters. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 2.5 liters. Explanation for other choices: B: 1.5 liters - Incorrect, obtained by incorrect division. C: 3.5 liters - Incorrect, obtained by adding instead of dividing. D: 0.25 liters - Incorrect, obtained by misplaced decimal point.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To measure 15ml of liquid using a syringe that holds 3ml, you would need to divide 15ml by 3ml to determine the number of syringes needed. 15ml ÷ 3ml = 5 syringes. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 5 syringes. Choice A (3 syringes) is too few, choice C (7 syringes) and choice D (9 syringes) are too many based on the calculation.