a store is offering a 25 discount on all items if an item costs 120 what is the discounted price

HESI A2

HESI A2 Math

1. A store is offering a 25% discount on all items. If an item costs $120, what is the discounted price?

A. $90
B. $80
C. $75
D. $95

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To calculate the discounted price after a 25% discount on $120, you first find the discount amount by multiplying $120 by 0.25, which equals $30. Subtracting the discount amount from the original price gives the discounted price: $120 - $30 = $90. Therefore, the correct answer is $90. Choice B, $80, is incorrect as it does not consider the 25% discount. Choice C, $75, is incorrect as it is lower than the correct calculation. Choice D, $95, is incorrect as it does not reflect the reduction from the discount.

2. A medication must be taken twice daily, 12 hours apart. If the first dose is at 8:00 AM, what is the most convenient time for the second dose to avoid disrupting sleep?

A. 4:00 PM
B. 6:00 PM
C. 8:00 PM
D. 10:00 PM

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To take the medication 12 hours apart from the first dose at 8:00 AM, the second dose should be taken at 8:00 PM. However, to avoid disrupting sleep, it is recommended to take the second dose a bit earlier. Taking the second dose at 6:00 PM ensures that the medication is still being taken 12 hours apart while allowing for a buffer before bedtime to avoid any potential disruptions to sleep. Choice A (4:00 PM) is too early, not maintaining the 12-hour interval. Choice C (8:00 PM) aligns with the 12-hour interval but might be too close to bedtime, potentially causing sleep disruptions. Choice D (10:00 PM) is too late and exceeds the 12-hour interval.

3. What is three tenths of 90?

A. 18
B. 45
C. 27
D. 36

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find three tenths of 90, you need to multiply 90 by 0.3 (since three tenths equals 0.3). Therefore, 90 * 0.3 = 27. This calculation shows that the correct answer is 27. Choice A (18), choice B (45), and choice D (36) are incorrect as they do not represent three tenths of 90.

4. Convert 5 3/4 to a decimal. Round it to the nearest tenth.

A. 5.75
B. 5.7
C. 6
D. 5.8

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To convert 5 3/4 to a decimal, divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (4) to get 0.75. Adding this to the whole number 5 results in 5.75. When rounding to the nearest tenth, 5.75 rounds to 5.8. Choice A, 5.75, is the exact conversion before rounding, so it is incorrect. Choice B, 5.7, is incorrect because it does not account for the 0.05 difference when rounding. Choice C, 6, is incorrect as it is the closest whole number but not a decimal approximation. Therefore, the correct answer is 5.8.

5. A nurse works in the military hospital from 1300 to 2000. How many hours does this nurse work?

A. 8 hours
B. 11 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 12 hours

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The nurse works from 1300 to 2000, which is a 7-hour period. To calculate the hours worked, subtract the start time from the end time: 2000 - 1300 = 700, which is equal to 7 hours. Choice A, 8 hours, is incorrect as it does not reflect the actual duration. Choice B, 11 hours, is incorrect as it overestimates the hours worked. Choice D, 12 hours, is incorrect as it is also an overestimation of the hours worked.