HESI A2 Math Practice Test 2023

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To convert ounces to pounds, we know that 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces. Therefore, to find how many pounds are in 144 ounces, we divide 144 by 16, which equals 9 pounds. The correct answer is D. Incorrect Answers: A: 12 pounds - Incorrect because 144 ounces is not equivalent to 12 pounds. B: 10 pounds - Incorrect, as 144 ounces do not convert to 10 pounds. C: 8 pounds - Incorrect, as 144 ounces do not equate to 8 pounds.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert yards to inches, you need to know that 1 yard is equal to 36 inches. Therefore, 1.5 yards is 1.5 x 36 = 54 inches. The correct answer is A (54 inches). Choice B (60 inches) is incorrect because it does not accurately convert 1.5 yards to inches. Choices C (72 inches) and D (84 inches) are also incorrect as they do not reflect the correct conversion.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B (2.2). To convert pounds to kilograms, you need to divide the weight in pounds by 2.2. This is because 1 pound is approximately equal to 0.454 kilograms. Therefore, by dividing the weight in pounds by 2.2, you are essentially converting pounds to kilograms. Choice A (1.8) is incorrect because it is not the accurate conversion factor for pounds to kilograms. Choice C (2.5) is also incorrect as it is not the standard conversion factor. Choice D (2) is not correct either, as it does not accurately convert pounds to kilograms.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To subtract 20.7 from 13.4, we need to borrow since we cannot subtract a larger number from a smaller one. So, borrowing from the tens place, we get 13.4 as 12.14. Then, subtracting 12.14 from 20.7 gives us 8.56. Rounding off to one decimal place, we get 8.6, which is closest to choice C: 7.3. Hence, the correct answer is C. Choice A, 7.1, is incorrect as it is not close to the calculated result. Choices B and D are also incorrect as they are not close to the rounded off result.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To subtract mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions. 12 1/8 = 97/8 and 9 1/2 = 19/2. Then, subtract the fractions: 97/8 - 19/2 = 97/8 - 38/8 = 59/8. Finally, convert the result back to a mixed number: 59/8 = 7 3/8. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 2 5/8. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not match the result of the subtraction calculation.