Pre-nursing math (entrance exam) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Use the order of operations to find the value of x: x = 57 − 4 × 6 + 5.

x = 57 − 4 × 6 + 5
x =
2.Easy

Use the order of operations to find the value of x: x = 47 − 6 × 2 + 9.

x = 47 − 6 × 2 + 9
x =
3.Medium

The numbers of call-light requests on a unit over 8 nights were 20, 20, 21, 23, 36, 3, 35, 13. What is the median m?

20, 20, 21, 23, 36, 3, 35, 13
m =
4.Medium

Calculate x = 0.756 ÷ 0.27 without a calculator. Give the exact value.

x = 0.756 ÷ 0.27
x =
5.Hard
20 cm23 cm30 cm

A storage container is a box 20 cm long, 23 cm wide and 30 cm high. How many litres V does it hold? (1 L = 1000 cm³)

20 × 23 × 30 cm1 L = 1000 cm³
V = L
6.Hard
4 1/81 3/43 15/163

A recipe needs 2 5/8 cups of oats. You make 1 1/2 times the recipe. How much do you need? Click the answer in lowest terms.

2 5/8× 1 1/2
  1. 14 1/8
  2. 21 3/4
  3. 33 15/16
  4. 43

Answer key

  1. 1. x = 38
  2. 2. x = 44
  3. 3. m = 20.5
  4. 4. x = 2.8
  5. 5. V = 13.8 L
  6. 6. 3 15/16

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