HESI A2
HESI A2 Math
1. What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 18?
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 6
- D. 9
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. To find the GCF of 12 and 18, we factorize each number: 12 = 2 x 2 x 3 and 18 = 2 x 3 x 3. The common factors are 2 and 3. The GCF is the product of these common factors, which is 6. Therefore, 6 is the greatest common factor of 12 and 18. Choice A (2) and Choice B (3) are factors of both numbers but not the greatest common factor. Choice D (9) is not a factor of both 12 and 18, making it incorrect.
2. What is 39 ÷ 8 ÷ 7/6?
- A. 56/39
- B. 39/8
- C. 4 & 7/8
- D. 5 & 8/14
Correct answer: A
Rationale: To solve the division problem, we need to remember the rule 'Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.' Therefore, 39 ÷ 8 ÷ 7/6 is equivalent to 39 ÷ 8 × 6/7. Simplifying this gives (39 × 6) ÷ (8 × 7) = 234 ÷ 56 = 56/39. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not correctly simplify the given division problem.
3. Later he spends $20 on bus tokens. How much is left from his original $100?
- A. $49.30
- B. $69.30
- C. $79.30
- D. $89.30
Correct answer: D
Rationale: If he spends $20 on bus tokens from his original $100, then the amount left is $100 - $20 = $80. The remaining 90% of $80 is calculated as $80 + 0.90 * $80 = $80 + $72 = $89.30. Therefore, the correct answer is $89.30. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not represent the correct calculation of the remaining amount after spending $20.
4. Tamison bought 20 stamps for 29¢ each and 40 stamps for 42¢ each. If she gave the postal worker $25, how much change did she receive?
- A. $2.40
- B. $2.80
- C. $3.20
- D. $3.60
Correct answer: A
Rationale: First, calculate the total cost of the 20 stamps bought at 29¢ each: 20 stamps * 29¢ = $5.80. Next, calculate the total cost of the 40 stamps bought at 42¢ each: 40 stamps * 42¢ = $16.80. The total cost of all stamps is $5.80 + $16.80 = $22.60. If Tamison gave $25 to the postal worker, her change is $25 - $22.60 = $2.40. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Option B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the correct change Tamison received after buying the stamps.
5. A car travels 60 miles per hour for 2.5 hours. How far does the car travel?
- A. 120 miles
- B. 150 miles
- C. 180 miles
- D. 170 miles
Correct answer: A
Rationale: To find the total distance traveled, multiply the speed of the car (60 miles per hour) by the time it traveled (2.5 hours): 60 miles/hour * 2.5 hours = 150 miles. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not correctly calculate the total distance traveled by the car.
Similar Questions
Access More Features
HESI A2 Basic
$99/ 30 days
- 3,000 Questions with answers
- 30 days access
HESI A2 Premium
$149.99/ 90 days
- Actual HESI A2 Questions
- 3,000 questions with answers
- 90 days access