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HESI MathematicsPer one, and cancelling units

Rates & Unit ConversionHESI A2 cheat sheet

Per one, and cancelling units

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Unit Rate

  • Divide to get the amount per one
  • $18 for 3 h = $6 per hour

Dimensional Analysis

  • Write conversions as fractions so unwanted units cancel
  • Keep the target unit on top

Clinical Rates

  • mL per hour, drops per minute, mg per kg

Check

  • The surviving unit must be the one the question asked for
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Per one, and cancelling units

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