HESI A2 MATH PROBLEMS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-202… EXAM
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HESI A2 Math Problems
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | High-Yield
Math Review
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39 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 39 HESI A2 math problems complete with their correct answers. It
is a high-yield math review suitable for certification preparation, offering students a direct
resource for studying and reviewing core mathematical concepts.
CONTENTS
Rate, Time, and Distance Q1–Q10
Ratios and Unit Rates Q11–Q23
Measurement and Conversions Q24–Q26
Proportions and Percentages Q27–Q34
Probability and Geometry Q35–Q38
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, Data Analysis and Averages Q39–Q39
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 39
Sarah ran a 24 mile race. She ran 6 miles in 1 hours, 6 miles in 1.2 hours, and 6 miles in 1.5
hours, 6 miles in 1.6 hours. How long did it take her to finish the race? 5.3 Or 5 ½ hours 11. Two
chickens lay 6 eggs in 24 hours. How many chickens will lay 24 eggs in 24 hours?
CORRECT ANSWER
8 chickens
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 39
A person Drove from 8am Tuesday to 5pm Wednesday. Total drive 3 9 6 miles. He have lunch
for 3 0 mins on Tuesday and sleep overnight from 7pm Tuesday and go back to drive at 5am
Wednesday. On Wednesday he have 3 0 min for lunch. What is the average speed that he
drives?
CORRECT ANSWER
18 miles/H. Explanation: The average speed with which the person traveled is calculated from
the total distance traveled and the total time driven. The time during which the person was
traveling is: Total time = 33H, Lunch Tuesday = 0.5H, Sleeping = 10H, Lunch Wednesday = 0.5H,
Effective driving time = 33H - 0.5 - 10H - 0.5H = 22H, Distance traveled = 396Miles, Average
speed = 396/22 = 18 miles / H
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 39
John drove for 3 hours at a rate of 50 miles per hour and for 2 hours at 60 miles per hour.
What was his average speed for the whole journey?
CORRECT ANSWER
54 mph. 50 miles x 3 hours= 150 60 miles x 2hours= 120 add both numbers together 150 + 120=
270. 2nd step. Add the time 3+2= 5 hours. 3rd step. 270/5= 54 mph was the average speed
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
HESI A2 Math Problems
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | High-Yield
Math Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
39 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 39 HESI A2 math problems complete with their correct answers. It
is a high-yield math review suitable for certification preparation, offering students a direct
resource for studying and reviewing core mathematical concepts.
CONTENTS
Rate, Time, and Distance Q1–Q10
Ratios and Unit Rates Q11–Q23
Measurement and Conversions Q24–Q26
Proportions and Percentages Q27–Q34
Probability and Geometry Q35–Q38
Page 1
, Data Analysis and Averages Q39–Q39
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 39
Sarah ran a 24 mile race. She ran 6 miles in 1 hours, 6 miles in 1.2 hours, and 6 miles in 1.5
hours, 6 miles in 1.6 hours. How long did it take her to finish the race? 5.3 Or 5 ½ hours 11. Two
chickens lay 6 eggs in 24 hours. How many chickens will lay 24 eggs in 24 hours?
CORRECT ANSWER
8 chickens
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 39
A person Drove from 8am Tuesday to 5pm Wednesday. Total drive 3 9 6 miles. He have lunch
for 3 0 mins on Tuesday and sleep overnight from 7pm Tuesday and go back to drive at 5am
Wednesday. On Wednesday he have 3 0 min for lunch. What is the average speed that he
drives?
CORRECT ANSWER
18 miles/H. Explanation: The average speed with which the person traveled is calculated from
the total distance traveled and the total time driven. The time during which the person was
traveling is: Total time = 33H, Lunch Tuesday = 0.5H, Sleeping = 10H, Lunch Wednesday = 0.5H,
Effective driving time = 33H - 0.5 - 10H - 0.5H = 22H, Distance traveled = 396Miles, Average
speed = 396/22 = 18 miles / H
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 39
John drove for 3 hours at a rate of 50 miles per hour and for 2 hours at 60 miles per hour.
What was his average speed for the whole journey?
CORRECT ANSWER
54 mph. 50 miles x 3 hours= 150 60 miles x 2hours= 120 add both numbers together 150 + 120=
270. 2nd step. Add the time 3+2= 5 hours. 3rd step. 270/5= 54 mph was the average speed
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