HESI A2 Math Practice Test 2024

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To convert scientific notation (4.82 x 10^3) to standard form, we multiply the coefficient (4.82) by 10 raised to the exponent (3). This gives us 4.82 x 1000 = 4820. Therefore, the value of the number in standard form is 4820. Explanation of incorrect choices: A: 0.00482 - This choice is incorrect because it represents a smaller value than the original number. B: 0.482 - This choice is incorrect as it is also smaller than the original number. D: 4820000 - This choice is incorrect as it represents a larger value than the original number.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert a decimal to a percent, you multiply by 100. In this case, 0.09 * 100 = 9%. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 9%. Choice B (90%) is incorrect as it would be the result of multiplying by 1000, not 100. Choice C (1%) is incorrect as it would be the result of moving the decimal point two places to the right without multiplying by 100. Choice D (0%) is incorrect as the number is not zero, it's 0.09.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To add fractions, ensure the denominators are the same. Here, both fractions already have a common denominator of 21. Add the numerators: 7 + 10 = 17. So, the result is 17/21 (choice A). Other choices are incorrect because: B: 15/21 - Incorrect, the sum of the numerators is 17, not 15. C: 9/21 - Incorrect, the sum of the numerators is 17, not 9. D: 10/21 - Incorrect, this is just one of the fractions being added, not the result of the addition.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To find the correct answer, we need to set up a proportion: 4 cups of sugar for 120 cookies is equivalent to x cups of sugar for 90 cookies. Cross multiply to get 4*90 = 120*x, which simplifies to 360 = 120x. Divide by 120 to get x = 3 cups. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 3 cups of sugar. The other choices are incorrect because they do not align with the proportional relationship between the amount of sugar and the number of cookies in the recipe. Choice B, 2 cups, is too few as it would be for fewer than 90 cookies. Choice C, 1.5 cups, is even less than 2 cups and doesn't fit the ratio. Choice D, 4 cups, is the amount needed for 120 cookies, not 90.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert milligrams to grams, divide by 1000 since 1 gram = 1000 milligrams. 150 milligrams ÷ 1000 = 0.15 grams. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Explanation for other choices: A: 0.015 grams = Incorrect, a decimal point is missing. C: 1.5 grams = Incorrect, this would be the result if the milligrams were converted to grams as if they were micrograms. D: 15 grams = Incorrect, this would be the result if the milligrams were mistakenly multiplied by 100 instead of divided by 1000.