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Free HESI A2 Mathematics Practice Questions (2026)

Original HESI A2 mathematics practice with written answers. Try the free samples below, then get all 10 mathematics questions in the full $39 bank.

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What the HESI A2 Mathematics section tests

The Mathematics section tests the arithmetic a nursing program expects you to do quickly and without a calculator: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and proportions, basic algebra, measurement and unit conversions, Roman numerals, and the kind of proportion work that underlies medication-dosage calculations. Speed and accuracy both count, so practising the steps until they are automatic matters as much as knowing the method.

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Free Mathematics practice questions

1. Evaluate: 18 + 6 × (9 − 4) ÷ 3

A. 40B. 28C. 30D. 58
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Answer: B. Following the order of operations, 9 − 4 = 5, then 6 × 5 ÷ 3 = 10, and 18 + 10 = 28.

2. What is the sum of 2 3/4 and 1 5/6, expressed as a mixed number in lowest terms?

A. 3 8/10B. 4 1/3C. 4 7/12D. 4 5/6
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Answer: C. Using a common denominator of 12, 33/12 + 22/12 = 55/12, which equals 4 7/12.

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Yes. These sample Mathematics questions are free with full explanations. The complete bank has 10 mathematics questions, part of the 68-question HESIReady exam for a one-time $39.

What does the HESI A2 Mathematics section cover?

The Mathematics section tests the arithmetic a nursing program expects you to do quickly and without a calculator: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and proportions, basic algebra, measurement and unit conversions, Roman numerals, and the kind of proportion work that underlies medication-dosage calculations. Speed and accuracy both count, so practising the steps until they are automatic matters as much as knowing the method.