HESI A2 Mathematics Study Guide – 80 Practice Questions with Step-by-Step Answers

HESI A2 Mathematics Practice Questions
80 Multiple-Choice Questions for Exam Preparation
Topics: Arithmetic, Fractions, Ratios, Proportions, Percentages, Algebra,
Conversions, Word Problems
May 30, 2025



Instructions
This document contains 80 multiple-choice questions designed to help you prepare for the HESI
A2 Mathematics section. Each question is followed by four answer choices (AD). The correct
answer is clearly indicated after each question. Topics include basic arithmetic, fractions, ra-
tios, proportions, percentages, algebra, conversions, and word problems. Use this practice test
to assess your knowledge and identify areas for improvement. Good luck!


Practice Questions
What is the value of 8 + 4 × 3 − 5?
A) 15
B) 19
A)
C) 23
D) 27
Correct Answer: A

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Simplify: 5 + 10 .
7
A) 10
1
B) 2
B)
3
C) 5
4
D) 15
Correct Answer: A

What is the ratio of 20 to 25 in simplest form?
A) 4:5
B) 5:4
C)
C) 2:3
D) 3:2
Correct Answer: A




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, x 6
If 5= 15 , what is x?
A) 2
B) 3
D)
C) 4
D) 5
Correct Answer: A

What is 30% of 120?
A) 24
B) 30
E)
C) 36
D) 42
Correct Answer: C

Solve for x: 3x + 4 = 19.
A) 4
B) 5
F)
C) 6
D) 7
Correct Answer: B

Convert 2.25 liters to milliliters.
A) 225 mL
B) 2,250 mL
G)
C) 22,500 mL
D) 2.25 mL
Correct Answer: B

A recipe requires 3 cups of sugar for 24 cookies. How many cups are needed for 36 cookies?
A) 4 cups
B) 4.5 cups
H)
C) 5 cups
D) 5.5 cups
Correct Answer: B

What is 12 − 3 × 4 + 2?
A) 0
B) 2
I)
C) 4
D) 6
Correct Answer: B

2

, Simplify: 3
8 ÷ 16
6
.
A) 1
1
B) 2
J)
C) 2
D) 34
Correct Answer: A

What is the ratio of 36 inches to 3 feet in simplest form?
A) 1:1
B) 2:1
K)
C) 1:2
D) 3:1
Correct Answer: A

4 8
If x= 10 , what is x?
A) 4
B) 5
L)
C) 6
D) 7
Correct Answer: B

What is 15% of 300?
A) 30
B) 45
M)
C) 60
D) 75
Correct Answer: B

Solve for y: 2y − 6 = 10.
A) 6
B) 7
N)
C) 8
D) 9
Correct Answer: C

Convert 3 kilograms to grams.
A) 300 g
B) 3,000 g
O)
C) 30,000 g
D) 3 g
Correct Answer: B

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