HESI A2 Math Practice Test with Answers

Q: What is covered in the HESI A2 math section?

It focuses on basic math you will actually use in healthcare, like fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages. You will also see conversions and word problems that test accuracy.

Q: Are there dosage calculation questions on the HESI A2 math test?

Some versions include dosage style thinking like conversions and unit rates, even if it is not labeled dosage calc. The safest prep is mastering dimensional analysis and conversions.

Q: What is the fastest way to get better at fractions and decimals?

Practice converting between fractions, decimals, and percents until it feels automatic. Then drill addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with timed sets.

Q: What unit conversions should I memorize for HESI A2 math?

Know basic household, metric, and time conversions commonly used in healthcare study plans. Focus on mg, g, kg, mL, L, and minutes to hours, plus simple temperature basics if included.

Q: What are the biggest mistakes students make on HESI A2 math word problems?

Rushing the reading, mixing up units, and skipping the final check are the top ones. Underline what is asked, write the units, then verify your answer makes sense.

Q: How should I use a HESI A2 math practice test to raise my score?

Take short timed quizzes, review every wrong answer, and redo similar problems the next day. Track your weak topics so your practice gets tighter each week.

Q: How many questions are on this practice test?

This quiz includes 20 multiple choice questions.

Q: Do I get instant feedback after each question?

Yes. You will see correct and incorrect answers as you go.

Question 1

A store offers a 20% discount on all products. If a customer purchases an item originally priced at $120, how much money do they save?

Accepted Answer

24. Step 1: to calculate the savings multiply the price of the item times 0.2 (which is 20% in decimal form)

120 x 0.2 = 24

Hint: if you wanted to use mental math, 10% is easy to do in your head. Move the decimal one place to the left so that 120 becomes 12.0. Ten percent is 12 and so 20% is twice that, which is 24.

Question 2

If a product is initially priced at $50 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the discounted price?

Accepted Answer

37.5. Step 1: to find the amount of the discount you multiply the price times 0.25 (the decimal form of 25%)

50 x 0.25 = 12.5

Step 2: to find the discounted purchase price you subtract the discount you just found from the original price

50 - 12.50 = 37.50

Question 3

A restaurant offers a 10% discount on meals during a special promotion. If a meal originally costs $35, how much is the discounted price?

Accepted Answer

31.50. Step 1: to find the amount of the discount you multiply the price times 0.10 (the decimal form of 10%). You could also use mental math by just moving the decimal one place to the left (from 35.00 to 3.50)

35 x 0.10 = 3.50

Step 2: to find the discounted purchase price you subtract the discount you just found from the original price

35 - 3.50 = 31.50

Question 4

A clothing store gives a 30% discount on all jeans. If a pair of jeans is originally priced at $60, what is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

42. Step 1: One approach to percent off problems is to calculate the percent you would be paying.  The original price is 100%. We are taking off 30%, which means we will be paying 70% (100 - 30) of the purchase price. By multiplying the purchase price by 0.70 (the decimal form of 70%) we can find the discounted price.

60 x 0.70 = 42

Question 5

A bookstore has a sale with a 15% discount on all books. If a book is initially priced at $25, how much is the discounted price?

Accepted Answer

21.25. Step 1: One approach to percent off problems is to calculate the percent you would be paying.  The original price is 100%. We are taking off 15%, which means we will be paying 85% (100 - 15) of the purchase price. By multiplying the purchase price by 0.85 (the decimal form of 85%) we can find the discounted price.

25 x 0.85 = 21.25

Question 6

A tech store provides a 12% discount on laptops. If a laptop is originally priced at $800, what is the discounted price?

Accepted Answer

704. Step 1: One approach to percent off problems is to calculate the percent you would be paying.  The original price is 100%. We are taking off 12%, which means we will be paying 88% (100 - 12) of the purchase price. By multiplying the purchase price by 0.88 (the decimal form of 88%) we can find the discounted price.

800 x 0.88 = 704

Question 7

A furniture store offers a 25% discount on all sofas. If a sofa is initially priced at $1,200, what is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

900. Step 1: One approach to percent off problems is to calculate the percent you would be paying.  The original price is 100%. We are taking off 25%, which means we will be paying 75% (100 - 25) of the purchase price. By multiplying the purchase price by 0.75 (the decimal form of 75%) we can find the discounted price.

1200 x 0.75 = 900

Question 8

A car dealership gives a 5% discount on all used cars. If a used car is initially priced at $15,000, how much is the discounted price?

Accepted Answer

14250. Step 1: One approach to percent off problems is to calculate the percent you would be paying.  The original price is 100%. We are taking off 5%, which means we will be paying 95% (100 - 5) of the purchase price. By multiplying the purchase price by 0.95 (the decimal form of 95%) we can find the discounted price.

15000 x 0.95 = 14250

Question 9

Solve for x in the equation: 2x+5=18

Accepted Answer

13/2. Step 1: The goal is to get the x by itself using inverse (opposite operations). Start by isolating the 2x by subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation

2x + 5 - 5 = 18 - 5

2x = 13

Step 2: Isolate the x by dividing by 2 on both sides. 

2x/2 = 13/2

x=13/2

Question 10

Find the value of y in the equation: 4y+7=31

Accepted Answer

6. Step 1: The goal is to get the y by itself using inverse (opposite operations). Start by isolating the 4y by subtracting 7 from both sides of the equation

4y + 7 - 7 = 31 - 7

4y = 24

Step 2: Isolate the y by dividing by 4 on both sides. 

4y/4 = 24/4

y=6

Question 11

Solve for b in the equation: 3b−15=21

Accepted Answer

12. Step 1: The goal is to get the b by itself using inverse (opposite operations). Start by isolating the 3b by adding 15 to both sides of the equation

3b - 15 + 15 = 21 + 15

3b = 36

Step 2: Isolate the b by dividing by 3 on both sides. 

3b/3 = 36/3

b=12

Question 12

Find the value of c in the equation: 5c+12=37

Accepted Answer

5. Step 1: The goal is to get the c by itself using inverse (opposite operations). Start by isolating the 5c by subtracting 12 from both sides of the equation

5c + 12 - 12 = 37 - 12

5c = 25

Step 2: Isolate the c by dividing by 5 on both sides. 

5c/5 = 25/5

c=5

Question 13

Find the value of a in the equation: 3a+6=33

Accepted Answer

9. Step 1: The goal is to get the a by itself using inverse (opposite operations). Start by isolating the 3a by subtracting 6 from both sides of the equation

3a + 6 - 6 = 33 - 6

3a = 27

Step 2: Isolate the a by dividing by 3 on both sides. 

3a/3 = 27/3

a=9

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HESI A2 Math Practice Test with Answers

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Molly W.

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Common Questions We Always Get

What is covered in the HESI A2 math section?

Are there dosage calculation questions on the HESI A2 math test?

What is the fastest way to get better at fractions and decimals?

What unit conversions should I memorize for HESI A2 math?

What are the biggest mistakes students make on HESI A2 math word problems?

How should I use a HESI A2 math practice test to raise my score?

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