NLN NEX MATH ENTRANCE EXAM 2026 (ACTUAL
EXAM)
Practice Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed
Rationales
National League for Nursing Pre-Entrance Exam | A+ Graded |
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EXAM OVERVIEW & TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
Key Exam Facts:
• Total Items: 45 multiple-choice questions (40 scored + 5 unscored pretest)
• Time Limit: 60 minutes
• Answer Choices: 4 per question
• Calculator: Permitted throughout the section
• Content Areas: Numbers & Operations (30%), Measurement (35%), Algebra
(17.5%), Data & Information (17.5%)
• Item Style: ~63% problem-solving/word problems, ~38% direct computation
• Content Level: Material typically taught from Grade 8 through Grade 10 Algebra I
Test-Taking Strategies:
• No penalty for guessing — unanswered items are scored as incorrect
• Use the on-screen calculator strategically
, • Read word problems carefully and identify what is being asked
• Convert units systematically using dimensional analysis
• Check your work when time permits
SECTION 1: NUMBERS & OPERATIONS (Questions 1-
45)
Question 1
What is the area of a rectangle that is 4 feet wide and 9 feet long?
A) 18 square feet
B) 26 square feet
C) 36 square feet
D) 72 square feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying length × width. 4 ft × 9 ft
= 36 square feet . This is a basic geometry calculation frequently tested on the NLN NEX.
Question 2
If x = 4, what is the value of x³?
A) 12
B) 16
,C) 64
D) 256
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: x³ means x × x × x. 4³ = 4 × 4 × 4 = 64 . Understanding exponents is
essential for the algebra portion of the exam.
Question 3
If 30% of x = 60, what is the value of x?
A) 18
B) 50
C) 200
D) 280
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To solve for x, divide 60 by 0.30. 60 ÷ 0.30 = 200 . This tests understanding
of percentages and basic algebra.
Question 4
Which of these fractions equals 40%?
A) 1/4
B) 2/5
C) 4/5
D) 5/2
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: 40% = 40/100 = 2/5. Converting between fractions, decimals, and
percentages is a fundamental skill tested on the NEX .
Question 5
How much simple interest will be paid on a $500 loan for 1 year if the annual interest
rate is 6%?
A) $30
B) $120
C) $530
D) $3,000
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Simple interest = Principal × Rate × Time. $500 × 0.06 × 1 = $30 . This tests
understanding of percentage applications.
Question 6
What is the result of 5 × (7 + 3) ÷ 2?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 25
D) 50
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Following order of operations (PEMDAS): 7 + 3 = 10; 5 × 10 = 50; 50 ÷ 2 =
25. Understanding order of operations is essential for the NEX.
EXAM)
Practice Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed
Rationales
National League for Nursing Pre-Entrance Exam | A+ Graded |
Just Released
EXAM OVERVIEW & TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
Key Exam Facts:
• Total Items: 45 multiple-choice questions (40 scored + 5 unscored pretest)
• Time Limit: 60 minutes
• Answer Choices: 4 per question
• Calculator: Permitted throughout the section
• Content Areas: Numbers & Operations (30%), Measurement (35%), Algebra
(17.5%), Data & Information (17.5%)
• Item Style: ~63% problem-solving/word problems, ~38% direct computation
• Content Level: Material typically taught from Grade 8 through Grade 10 Algebra I
Test-Taking Strategies:
• No penalty for guessing — unanswered items are scored as incorrect
• Use the on-screen calculator strategically
, • Read word problems carefully and identify what is being asked
• Convert units systematically using dimensional analysis
• Check your work when time permits
SECTION 1: NUMBERS & OPERATIONS (Questions 1-
45)
Question 1
What is the area of a rectangle that is 4 feet wide and 9 feet long?
A) 18 square feet
B) 26 square feet
C) 36 square feet
D) 72 square feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying length × width. 4 ft × 9 ft
= 36 square feet . This is a basic geometry calculation frequently tested on the NLN NEX.
Question 2
If x = 4, what is the value of x³?
A) 12
B) 16
,C) 64
D) 256
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: x³ means x × x × x. 4³ = 4 × 4 × 4 = 64 . Understanding exponents is
essential for the algebra portion of the exam.
Question 3
If 30% of x = 60, what is the value of x?
A) 18
B) 50
C) 200
D) 280
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To solve for x, divide 60 by 0.30. 60 ÷ 0.30 = 200 . This tests understanding
of percentages and basic algebra.
Question 4
Which of these fractions equals 40%?
A) 1/4
B) 2/5
C) 4/5
D) 5/2
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: 40% = 40/100 = 2/5. Converting between fractions, decimals, and
percentages is a fundamental skill tested on the NEX .
Question 5
How much simple interest will be paid on a $500 loan for 1 year if the annual interest
rate is 6%?
A) $30
B) $120
C) $530
D) $3,000
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Simple interest = Principal × Rate × Time. $500 × 0.06 × 1 = $30 . This tests
understanding of percentage applications.
Question 6
What is the result of 5 × (7 + 3) ÷ 2?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 25
D) 50
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Following order of operations (PEMDAS): 7 + 3 = 10; 5 × 10 = 50; 50 ÷ 2 =
25. Understanding order of operations is essential for the NEX.
