HESI A2 MATH, READING & VOCABULARY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | CO… EXAM
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HESI A2 Math, Reading &
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Answers 2026-2027 |
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This comprehensive exam prep document features 1026 HESI A2 questions with pre-filled correct answers
and detailed rationales. It covers foundational academic skills and vocabulary essential for healthcare
program admissions. This resource is ideal for thorough study, targeted review, and effective preparation for
certification exams.
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 1026
Convert 5 3/4 to a decimal. Round to the nearest tenth.
A. 5.75
B. 5.7
C. 5.8
D. 6
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, CORRECT ANSWER
C. 5.8
RATIONALE
8. This question tests the conversion of mixed numbers to decimals and rounding rules.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 1026
A warehouse worker ships 25 boxes each day. Every box contains 3 shipping labels. Inventory has 500 shipping
labels. How many days will it take to use the inventory of shipping labels? Round to the nearest whole.
A. 7 days
B. 8 days
C. 20 days
D. 6 days
CORRECT ANSWER
A. 7 days
RATIONALE
67 days, which rounds to 7 days. This problem tests basic arithmetic and rounding skills applied to a practical scenario.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 1026
Ratio and proportion. 6:10::24:x
A. 40
B. 25
C. 240
D. 4
CORRECT ANSWER
A. 40
RATIONALE
To solve this proportion, cross-multiply the means and extremes, yielding 6x = 240, which simplifies to x = 40. This tests
the fundamental algebraic principle of solving for an unknown in a proportional relationship.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 1026
A class of 25 students has 44% of boys. How many boys are there?
A. 10 boys
B. 11 boys
C. 9 boys
D. 13 boys
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, CORRECT ANSWER
B. 11 boys
RATIONALE
44 = 11 boys. This tests the fundamental concept of calculating a percentage of a whole number.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 1026
44 divided by 0.6
A. 0.57
B. 5.73
C. 11.41
D. 2.33
CORRECT ANSWER
B. 5.73
RATIONALE
Dividing by a decimal less than one results in a quotient larger than the dividend. The correct calculation is 44 ÷ 0.6 =
73.33, which rounds to 73.33.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 1026
Solve if x=11. x+44/2x
A. 55/22
B. 33
C. c
D. 13
CORRECT ANSWER
D. 13
RATIONALE
Substitution of x=11 into the expression yields (11 + 44) / (2 * 11), which simplifies to 55/22, further reducing to 5/2. This
problem tests basic arithmetic substitution and fraction simplification.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 1026
4 & 7/8 divided by 1 & 1/6
A. 4 & 5/28
B. 4 & 6/8
C. 4 & 7/8
D. 5 & 8/14
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, CORRECT ANSWER
A. 4 & 5/28
RATIONALE
To divide mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions and then multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor, resulting
in 39/8 divided by 7/6, which simplifies to 39/8 * 6/7 = 234/56, further reduced to 4 and 5/28. This question tests the
procedural skill of fraction division, specifically with mixed numbers.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 1026
Add. 6 & 3/4 + 8 & 1/6
A. 35/6
B. 14 & 2/5
C. 14 & 11/12
D. 12 & 3/24
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 14 & 11/12
RATIONALE
To add mixed numbers, find a common denominator for the fractional parts (12 in this case), convert the fractions (3/4 to
9/12 and 1/6 to 2/12), add the fractions (9/12 + 2/12 = 11/12), and then add the whole numbers (6 + 8 = 14) to arrive at 14 & 11/12.
This tests the skill of adding mixed numbers by finding a common denominator.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 1026
Solve for x. x/250=3/500
A. 1.5
B. 2.5
C. 1500
D. 25.5
CORRECT ANSWER
A. 1.5
RATIONALE
5. This tests basic algebraic manipulation of proportions.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 1026
A dice is rolled. What is the probability of getting 5?
A. 20%
B. 50%
C. 16.6%
D. 83.3%
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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, Reading &
Vocabulary Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Exam Prep
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
1026 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive exam prep document features 1026 HESI A2 questions with pre-filled correct answers
and detailed rationales. It covers foundational academic skills and vocabulary essential for healthcare
program admissions. This resource is ideal for thorough study, targeted review, and effective preparation for
certification exams.
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 1026
Convert 5 3/4 to a decimal. Round to the nearest tenth.
A. 5.75
B. 5.7
C. 5.8
D. 6
Page 1
, CORRECT ANSWER
C. 5.8
RATIONALE
8. This question tests the conversion of mixed numbers to decimals and rounding rules.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 1026
A warehouse worker ships 25 boxes each day. Every box contains 3 shipping labels. Inventory has 500 shipping
labels. How many days will it take to use the inventory of shipping labels? Round to the nearest whole.
A. 7 days
B. 8 days
C. 20 days
D. 6 days
CORRECT ANSWER
A. 7 days
RATIONALE
67 days, which rounds to 7 days. This problem tests basic arithmetic and rounding skills applied to a practical scenario.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 1026
Ratio and proportion. 6:10::24:x
A. 40
B. 25
C. 240
D. 4
CORRECT ANSWER
A. 40
RATIONALE
To solve this proportion, cross-multiply the means and extremes, yielding 6x = 240, which simplifies to x = 40. This tests
the fundamental algebraic principle of solving for an unknown in a proportional relationship.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 1026
A class of 25 students has 44% of boys. How many boys are there?
A. 10 boys
B. 11 boys
C. 9 boys
D. 13 boys
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
B. 11 boys
RATIONALE
44 = 11 boys. This tests the fundamental concept of calculating a percentage of a whole number.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 1026
44 divided by 0.6
A. 0.57
B. 5.73
C. 11.41
D. 2.33
CORRECT ANSWER
B. 5.73
RATIONALE
Dividing by a decimal less than one results in a quotient larger than the dividend. The correct calculation is 44 ÷ 0.6 =
73.33, which rounds to 73.33.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 1026
Solve if x=11. x+44/2x
A. 55/22
B. 33
C. c
D. 13
CORRECT ANSWER
D. 13
RATIONALE
Substitution of x=11 into the expression yields (11 + 44) / (2 * 11), which simplifies to 55/22, further reducing to 5/2. This
problem tests basic arithmetic substitution and fraction simplification.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 1026
4 & 7/8 divided by 1 & 1/6
A. 4 & 5/28
B. 4 & 6/8
C. 4 & 7/8
D. 5 & 8/14
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, CORRECT ANSWER
A. 4 & 5/28
RATIONALE
To divide mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions and then multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor, resulting
in 39/8 divided by 7/6, which simplifies to 39/8 * 6/7 = 234/56, further reduced to 4 and 5/28. This question tests the
procedural skill of fraction division, specifically with mixed numbers.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 1026
Add. 6 & 3/4 + 8 & 1/6
A. 35/6
B. 14 & 2/5
C. 14 & 11/12
D. 12 & 3/24
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 14 & 11/12
RATIONALE
To add mixed numbers, find a common denominator for the fractional parts (12 in this case), convert the fractions (3/4 to
9/12 and 1/6 to 2/12), add the fractions (9/12 + 2/12 = 11/12), and then add the whole numbers (6 + 8 = 14) to arrive at 14 & 11/12.
This tests the skill of adding mixed numbers by finding a common denominator.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 1026
Solve for x. x/250=3/500
A. 1.5
B. 2.5
C. 1500
D. 25.5
CORRECT ANSWER
A. 1.5
RATIONALE
5. This tests basic algebraic manipulation of proportions.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 1026
A dice is rolled. What is the probability of getting 5?
A. 20%
B. 50%
C. 16.6%
D. 83.3%
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