CJBAT Arithmetic Reasoning

Question 1

A police officer works 8-hour shifts and earns $22.50 per hour. How much does the officer earn in a standard 5-day work week?

Accepted Answer

$900

Answer

The officer works 8 × 5 = 40 hours per week, and 40 × $22.50 = $900.

Question 2

A patrol car traveled 240 miles in 4 hours. What was the car's average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Average speed = distance ÷ time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.

Question 3

A suspect's vehicle odometer read 45,320 miles at the start of a pursuit and 45,347 miles at the end. How far did the pursuit cover?

Accepted Answer

27 miles

Answer

The pursuit distance is 45,347 − 45,320 = 27 miles.

Question 4

A correctional facility houses 480 inmates. If 15% are in disciplinary confinement, how many inmates are in disciplinary confinement?

Accepted Answer

72

Answer

480 × 0.15 = 72 inmates are in disciplinary confinement.

Question 5

Officers seized $3,750 in cash from three suspects who each had an equal share. How much cash did each suspect have?

Accepted Answer

$1,250

Answer

$3,750 ÷ 3 = $1,250 per suspect.

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