HESI A2 Math Test Latest Update 50 Questions Step-by-step Answer Explanations Pass Guarantee

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HESI A2 Math Test Latest Update

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1. 1. Question

56 nurses are employed by the clinic. After a year, they hire 15 more nurses.

How many nurses are at the clinic now? ______________ (Enter numerical values only)

Incorrect, Correct Answer: 71



Answer: 71



This problem can be solved by adding the present number of nurses (56) to the number of
newly hired nurses (15).

Step 1: Set up long addition:




Step 2: Add from right to left. Calculate 6 + 5 = 11. Since 11 is a two-digit number, we carry the
first digit (1) to the next column on the left.




Step 3: Calculate 5 + 1 = 6. Now add the carry digit from the last step. 6 + 1 = 7.

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Answer: 71



2. 2. Question

A company produces 3 different kinds of candy. Mr. Brown, a candy shop owner, has ordered 75
pieces of each kind of candy.

How many candies in total did Mr. Brown order?

Incorrect, Correct Answer: 225



Answer: 225



This problem can be solved by multiplying the types of candy (3) by the number of candies Mr.
Brown ordered for each type (75).

Step 1: Set up long multiplication.




Step 2: Multiply from right to left. 3 x 5 = 15. Since 15 is two digits, we carry the first digit (1) to
the next column.




Step 3: Calculate 3 x 7 = 21. Now add the carry digit 21 + 1 = 22.

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Answer: 225



3. 3. Question

7 + 13.22 + 9.038 =

20.925

20.22

29.258

29.6



Answer: 29.258



Step 1: Set up long addition. Make sure to stack the decimals. Add trailing zeroes after the
decimal as placeholders where needed.




Step 2: Calculate 0 + 0 + 8.