Pre-nursing math (entrance exam) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

A student’s quiz scores are 58, 59, 81, 91, 61. What is the mean score x̄?

58, 59, 81, 91, 61
x̄ =
2.Easy

Solve for x: x/5 = 8.

x/5 = 8
x =
3.Medium

A pair of shoes costs $52.50. It is on sale at 30% off, and a sales tax of 7% is added to the sale price. What is the final price P? Round to the nearest cent.

$52.50−30%+7%
P = $
4.Medium

Calculate x = 1.344 ÷ 0.56 without a calculator. Give the exact value.

x = 1.344 ÷ 0.56
x =
5.Hard

After a 25% pay rise, a nursing assistant earns $137.5 a week. What was the weekly pay x before the rise, in dollars?

$137.5+25%
x = $
6.Hard
2 1/23 3/443/5

A recipe needs 1 1/2 cups of oats. You make 2 1/2 times the recipe. How much do you need? Click the answer in lowest terms.

1 1/2× 2 1/2
  1. 12 1/2
  2. 23 3/4
  3. 34
  4. 43/5

Answer key

  1. 1. x̄ = 70
  2. 2. x = 40
  3. 3. P = 39.32 $
  4. 4. x = 2.4
  5. 5. x = 110 $
  6. 6. 3 3/4

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