HESI A2 Basic Math Skills 2025
HESI A2 BASIC MATH SKILLS 2025 LATEST UPDATE
WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH EXPLANATIONS ALREADY GRADED A+
Instructions to Candidates
• This revision exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, each accompanied by
the correct answer.
• The purpose of this material is to support your personal revision and self-assessment.
• Please read each question carefully and thoroughly to ensure full understanding.
• Take your time to reflect on the correct answers and, where necessary, review related
study materials for deeper comprehension.
• You are encouraged to complete the exam under timed conditions to simulate a real
examination environment.
• Best of luck in your revision and upcoming exams.
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1.
A nurse is mixing a solution of anti-allergy medication to give to a patient. The solution calls
for 14.7 mg of aspirin and 38.33 mg of antihistamine. If the patient takes 28.5 mg of the
solution, how much is left over?
A. 53.40mg
B. 53.03 mg
C. 24.53 mg
D. 24.90 mg
Answer: 24.53 mg We can solve this problem by first calculating the total amount of solution
(14.7 + 38.33) and then subtracting the amount the patient took (28.5) from that total to find
how much solution is left over. Step 1: Calculate the total amount of solution. Step 2: Subtract
the amount the patient took (28.5) from the total (53.03) to get the amount left over: Answer:
24.53 mg
2.
Compare -15 and -24 using , or =.
A. -15 < -24
B. -15 > -24
C. -15 = -24
D. -24 > -15
-24 or -24 < -15. Let’s start by placing these on a number line for reference: We can see from
this number line, that both numbers are less than 0, meaning they are negative numbers. We
can also see that these numbers are not equal in value. -24 is further away from 0 than -15, but
because these numbers are negative -24 is less than -15. (-24 -24)."}" data-sheets-
userformat="{"2":11075,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"9":0,"11":3,"12":0,"14":{"1":3,"3
":1},"16":11}">-15 > -24 or -24 < -15. Let’s start by placing these on a number line for reference:
We can see from this number line, that both numbers are less than 0, meaning they are
negative numbers. We can also see that these numbers are not equal in value. -24 is further
away from 0 than -15, but because these numbers are negative -24 is less than -15. (-24 -24).
3.
Write an expression for the following scenario: A subscription to an online management
system costs $49.95. How much would x months of this subscription cost?
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A. 49.95 + 49.95x
B. 49.95x
C. 49.95 + x
D. 49.95 ÷ x
49.95x.Sincethisquestionasksustowriteanexpression,weknowthatouranswerwillincludethevariab
lefromthesentenceandshouldreflectwhatishappeninginthedescriptionofthescenario.First,wenee
dtodeterminewhatthevariableinthescenariorepresents.Thevariabletellsushowmanymonthsasubs
criptionispaidfor.x=numberofmonths.Nowweneedtoshowthatitcosts49.95 per month. To show
this, we will multiply the monthly cost (49.95)bythenumberofmonths(x).49.95x. Since we are
trying to determine the cost of how much we would pay for x months of a subscription, this
expression would allow us to figure this out once we were provided with either the total
number of months we had the subscription or the total amount we paid (which would require
us to determine the number of months the subscription was active).
4.
What is the value and place value of the five in 459,409.3?
A. 500,000; hundred thousands place
B. 50,000; ten thousands place
C. 5,000; thousands place
D. 5; ten thousands place
Step 1. Fill in the place-value chart. Arrange the digits in the place-value chart: Step 2. Read the
place value. From the chart, we can see that the 5 is in the ten thousands place. Step 3. Find the
value. 5 × 10,000 = 50,000
5.
Convert 9/10 into a decimal.
A. 9.0
B. 0.09
C. 90.0
D. 0.9
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0.9 There are two methods you can use to get the right answer. Method 1. In the first method,
you have to notice that the denominator of the fraction is 10. The fraction 9/10 is nine tenths
which is written as 0.9 as a decimal. There is no need for rounding. Method 2 The other way to
work out the fraction is to simply input 9÷10 into a calculator. 9/10 = 9÷10 = 0.9
6.
The route Jenny takes home is 2 3/5 miles long. If Jenny only walked 1/3 of the way home and
hitched a ride for the rest of the journey, how long did Jenny walk?
A. 13/15
B. 15/13
C. 1/3
D. 2 3/15
13/15 of a mile Step 1: This is a multiplication problem. We are multiplying 1/3 and 2 3/5. We
first have to convert 2 3/5 into an improper fraction. 2 3/5 = 5×2+3/5 = 13/5. 2 3/5 is 13/5 as an
improper fraction. Here is the product of the fractions. 1/3 × 2 3/5 = 1/3 × 13/5 Step 3: We then
multiply the two fractions. When you multiply fractions, you multiply all the numerators
together and then you multiply all the denominators together. 1/3 × 13/5 = (1×13)/(3×5) =
13/15 Jenny walked 13/15 of a mile.
7.
Round 614.721 to the nearest whole number.
A. 620
B. 614
C. 615
D. 610
When rounding to the nearest whole number we want to look at the one’s place which is a 4 in
this case. The number behind it is a 7, which is greater than 5, so we want to round the 4 up to a
5. This brings this number to 615.
8.
Convert 0.31 into a fraction.
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HESI A2 BASIC MATH SKILLS 2025 LATEST UPDATE
WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH EXPLANATIONS ALREADY GRADED A+
Instructions to Candidates
• This revision exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, each accompanied by
the correct answer.
• The purpose of this material is to support your personal revision and self-assessment.
• Please read each question carefully and thoroughly to ensure full understanding.
• Take your time to reflect on the correct answers and, where necessary, review related
study materials for deeper comprehension.
• You are encouraged to complete the exam under timed conditions to simulate a real
examination environment.
• Best of luck in your revision and upcoming exams.
1|Page
, HESI A2 Basic Math Skills 2025
1.
A nurse is mixing a solution of anti-allergy medication to give to a patient. The solution calls
for 14.7 mg of aspirin and 38.33 mg of antihistamine. If the patient takes 28.5 mg of the
solution, how much is left over?
A. 53.40mg
B. 53.03 mg
C. 24.53 mg
D. 24.90 mg
Answer: 24.53 mg We can solve this problem by first calculating the total amount of solution
(14.7 + 38.33) and then subtracting the amount the patient took (28.5) from that total to find
how much solution is left over. Step 1: Calculate the total amount of solution. Step 2: Subtract
the amount the patient took (28.5) from the total (53.03) to get the amount left over: Answer:
24.53 mg
2.
Compare -15 and -24 using , or =.
A. -15 < -24
B. -15 > -24
C. -15 = -24
D. -24 > -15
-24 or -24 < -15. Let’s start by placing these on a number line for reference: We can see from
this number line, that both numbers are less than 0, meaning they are negative numbers. We
can also see that these numbers are not equal in value. -24 is further away from 0 than -15, but
because these numbers are negative -24 is less than -15. (-24 -24)."}" data-sheets-
userformat="{"2":11075,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"9":0,"11":3,"12":0,"14":{"1":3,"3
":1},"16":11}">-15 > -24 or -24 < -15. Let’s start by placing these on a number line for reference:
We can see from this number line, that both numbers are less than 0, meaning they are
negative numbers. We can also see that these numbers are not equal in value. -24 is further
away from 0 than -15, but because these numbers are negative -24 is less than -15. (-24 -24).
3.
Write an expression for the following scenario: A subscription to an online management
system costs $49.95. How much would x months of this subscription cost?
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A. 49.95 + 49.95x
B. 49.95x
C. 49.95 + x
D. 49.95 ÷ x
49.95x.Sincethisquestionasksustowriteanexpression,weknowthatouranswerwillincludethevariab
lefromthesentenceandshouldreflectwhatishappeninginthedescriptionofthescenario.First,wenee
dtodeterminewhatthevariableinthescenariorepresents.Thevariabletellsushowmanymonthsasubs
criptionispaidfor.x=numberofmonths.Nowweneedtoshowthatitcosts49.95 per month. To show
this, we will multiply the monthly cost (49.95)bythenumberofmonths(x).49.95x. Since we are
trying to determine the cost of how much we would pay for x months of a subscription, this
expression would allow us to figure this out once we were provided with either the total
number of months we had the subscription or the total amount we paid (which would require
us to determine the number of months the subscription was active).
4.
What is the value and place value of the five in 459,409.3?
A. 500,000; hundred thousands place
B. 50,000; ten thousands place
C. 5,000; thousands place
D. 5; ten thousands place
Step 1. Fill in the place-value chart. Arrange the digits in the place-value chart: Step 2. Read the
place value. From the chart, we can see that the 5 is in the ten thousands place. Step 3. Find the
value. 5 × 10,000 = 50,000
5.
Convert 9/10 into a decimal.
A. 9.0
B. 0.09
C. 90.0
D. 0.9
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0.9 There are two methods you can use to get the right answer. Method 1. In the first method,
you have to notice that the denominator of the fraction is 10. The fraction 9/10 is nine tenths
which is written as 0.9 as a decimal. There is no need for rounding. Method 2 The other way to
work out the fraction is to simply input 9÷10 into a calculator. 9/10 = 9÷10 = 0.9
6.
The route Jenny takes home is 2 3/5 miles long. If Jenny only walked 1/3 of the way home and
hitched a ride for the rest of the journey, how long did Jenny walk?
A. 13/15
B. 15/13
C. 1/3
D. 2 3/15
13/15 of a mile Step 1: This is a multiplication problem. We are multiplying 1/3 and 2 3/5. We
first have to convert 2 3/5 into an improper fraction. 2 3/5 = 5×2+3/5 = 13/5. 2 3/5 is 13/5 as an
improper fraction. Here is the product of the fractions. 1/3 × 2 3/5 = 1/3 × 13/5 Step 3: We then
multiply the two fractions. When you multiply fractions, you multiply all the numerators
together and then you multiply all the denominators together. 1/3 × 13/5 = (1×13)/(3×5) =
13/15 Jenny walked 13/15 of a mile.
7.
Round 614.721 to the nearest whole number.
A. 620
B. 614
C. 615
D. 610
When rounding to the nearest whole number we want to look at the one’s place which is a 4 in
this case. The number behind it is a 7, which is greater than 5, so we want to round the 4 up to a
5. This brings this number to 615.
8.
Convert 0.31 into a fraction.
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