HESI A2 Math Practice Test 2023

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To find the total number of pages the man reads per day, we multiply 2 chapters/day by 6 pages/chapter, which equals 12 pages/day. To determine how many days it will take to finish a 798-page book at 12 pages/day, we divide 798 by 12, resulting in approximately 66.5 days. This is why choice D is correct. Choice A (133 days) is incorrect because it overestimates the time needed, while choice B (399 days) and choice C (75 days) underestimate the time required to finish the book.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert from kilograms to grams, you multiply by 1000 since 1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams. So, 6 kilograms x 1000 = 6000 grams. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 6000 grams. Choice A (600 grams) is incorrect because it doesn't account for the conversion factor of 1000 between kilograms and grams. Choice C (600 grams) is also incorrect as it doesn't reflect the correct conversion. Choice D (60,000 grams) is incorrect as it misinterprets the conversion factor and multiplies incorrectly.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To subtract 14.5 - 7.25, align the decimals and perform subtraction. Starting from the right, subtract 5 from 0 (borrow 1 from 4), giving 5. Then, subtract 2 from 4, giving 2. The correct answer is 7.25. Other choices are incorrect because they do not match the result obtained from the subtraction process. Choice A and C are too small, while choice D is too large.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To find 70% of 200, you multiply 200 by 0.70 (70%). So, 200 x 0.70 = 140. Therefore, the correct answer is D (140). Choice A (100) and B (100) are incorrect as they do not represent 70% of 200. Choice C (200) is incorrect as it represents the full 100% of 200, not 70%.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To simplify -5 + (-8), we first add the two numbers together. -5 + (-8) = -13. The negative sign in front of 8 indicates that the number is negative. Therefore, the correct answer is A: -13. Choice B (8) and Choice D (-5) are incorrect because they do not account for the negative sign in front of the 8. Choice C (13) is incorrect as it is the result of adding the absolute values of -5 and -8 without considering the negative sign.