HESI A2 Mathematics Ultimate Proctored
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This practice exam includes 80 unique multiple-choice questions covering HESI A2 Math-
ematics topics, including operations with fractions, decimals, percentages, conversions,
ratios, proportions, and basic algebra. Each question provides four answer options (A–
D), with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Review the questions carefully
and refer to the answer key at the end.
Questions
1. What is the sum of 34 and 25 ?
A. 95
B. 23
20
C. 69
D. 15
20
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Find a common denominator: 4 × 5 = 20. Convert: 3
4
= 15 2
,
20 5
= 8
20
.
15 8
Add: 20 + 20 = 23
20
.
2. Subtract 0.45 from 1.2.
A. 0.75
B. 0.65
C. 0.85
D. 0.55
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Align decimals: 1.20 − 0.45 = 0.75.
3. What is 15% of 80?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Convert 15% to 0.15. Multiply: 0.15 × 80 = 12.
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, 4. Convert 2.5 hours to minutes.
A. 120 minutes
B. 150 minutes
C. 180 minutes
D. 210 minutes
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: 1 hour = 60 minutes. Thus, 2.5 × 60 = 150 minutes.
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5. Solve the proportion: x3 = 10 .
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Cross-multiply: 3 × 10 = 5 × x, so 30 = 5x. Divide: x = 30
5
= 6.
6. Multiply 23 × 94 .
18
A. 12
B. 32
C. 117
D. 64
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Multiply numerators: 2 × 9 = 18. Multiply denominators: 3 × 4 = 12.
Simplify: 18
12
= 32 .
7. What is 0.008 as a percentage?
A. 0.8%
B. 8%
C. 0.08%
D. 80%
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Multiply by 100: 0.008 × 100 = 0.8%.
8. Convert 58 to a decimal.
A. 0.625
B. 0.58
C. 0.75
D. 0.825
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Divide: 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625.
9. If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2 and there are 15 boys, how many girls are there?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Set up proportion: 32 = 15 x
. Cross-multiply: 3x = 2 × 15 = 30. Solve:
30
x = 3 = 10.
10. Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 13.
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Exam Guide
Verified Questions, Detailed Answer Keys & Expert Rationales
for Guaranteed Success
Instructions
This practice exam includes 80 unique multiple-choice questions covering HESI A2 Math-
ematics topics, including operations with fractions, decimals, percentages, conversions,
ratios, proportions, and basic algebra. Each question provides four answer options (A–
D), with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Review the questions carefully
and refer to the answer key at the end.
Questions
1. What is the sum of 34 and 25 ?
A. 95
B. 23
20
C. 69
D. 15
20
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Find a common denominator: 4 × 5 = 20. Convert: 3
4
= 15 2
,
20 5
= 8
20
.
15 8
Add: 20 + 20 = 23
20
.
2. Subtract 0.45 from 1.2.
A. 0.75
B. 0.65
C. 0.85
D. 0.55
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Align decimals: 1.20 − 0.45 = 0.75.
3. What is 15% of 80?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Convert 15% to 0.15. Multiply: 0.15 × 80 = 12.
1
, 4. Convert 2.5 hours to minutes.
A. 120 minutes
B. 150 minutes
C. 180 minutes
D. 210 minutes
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: 1 hour = 60 minutes. Thus, 2.5 × 60 = 150 minutes.
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5. Solve the proportion: x3 = 10 .
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Cross-multiply: 3 × 10 = 5 × x, so 30 = 5x. Divide: x = 30
5
= 6.
6. Multiply 23 × 94 .
18
A. 12
B. 32
C. 117
D. 64
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Multiply numerators: 2 × 9 = 18. Multiply denominators: 3 × 4 = 12.
Simplify: 18
12
= 32 .
7. What is 0.008 as a percentage?
A. 0.8%
B. 8%
C. 0.08%
D. 80%
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Multiply by 100: 0.008 × 100 = 0.8%.
8. Convert 58 to a decimal.
A. 0.625
B. 0.58
C. 0.75
D. 0.825
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Divide: 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625.
9. If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2 and there are 15 boys, how many girls are there?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Set up proportion: 32 = 15 x
. Cross-multiply: 3x = 2 × 15 = 30. Solve:
30
x = 3 = 10.
10. Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 13.
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