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HESI A2 Nursing Entrance Exam | Math Foundations, Conversions, Fractions & Decimals,
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Introduction
This document provides the complete HESI A2 Math Practice Test set (V1 & V2) for the
2025/2026 academic cycle, updated as of May 2025. It covers every tested math concept critical
for nursing school admission, including metric and household conversions, solving dosage
calculations, working with fractions and decimals, applying ratios and proportions, and
interpreting word problems with clinical applications. All answers are verified for accuracy,
ensuring effective and confident preparation.
Answer Format
All correct answers are displayed in bold and green, with step-by-step explanations to
strengthen problem-solving skills and build confidence in HESI math mastery.
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HESI A2 Math Practice Test V1
Basic Math Operations
1. What is the result of 456 ÷ 8?
a) 54
b) 57
c) 60
d) 64
b) 57
Explanation: Divide 456 by 8: 456 ÷ 8 = 57 (8 × 57 = 456). No remainder.
2. Calculate: 3.2 × 4.5
a) 12.4
b) 13.6
c) 14.4
d) 15.2
, c) 14.4
Explanation: Multiply 3.2 × 4.5 = 14.4 (3.2 × 4 = 12.8, 3.2 × 0.5 = 1.6, 12.8 + 1.6 = 14.4).
3. Subtract: 7/8 - 1/4
a) 5/8
b) 3/4
c) 1/2
d) 3/8
a) 5/8
Explanation: Convert 1/4 to 2/8 (common denominator). Then, 7/8 - 2/8 = 5/8.
4. Add: 2.75 + 3.25
a) 5.5
b) 6.0
c) 6.5
d) 7.0
b) 6.0
Explanation: Add 2.75 + 3.25 = 6.00 (2 + 3 = 5, 0.75 + 0.25 = 1, 5 + 1 = 6).
5. What is 15% of 80?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 18
b) 12
Explanation: Convert 15% to 0.15, then 0.15 × 80 = 12.
Conversions
6. Convert 2.5 liters to milliliters.
a) 250 mL
b) 2500 mL
c) 25 mL
d) 25000 mL
b) 2500 mL
Explanation: 1 liter = 1000 mL, so 2.5 liters = 2.5 × 1000 = 2500 mL.
7. How many ounces are in 3 cups?
a) 12 oz
b) 16 oz
c) 24 oz
d) 32 oz
c) 24 oz