CPS FREE CPS Firefighter Test Firefighter Mathematical Reasoning Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A fire truck tank holds 500 gallons. After fighting a fire, 340 gallons remain. What percentage of the tank was used?

Accepted Answer

32%

Answer

28%

Answer

36%

Answer

40%

Question 2

A firefighter earns $28 per hour and works a 56-hour week. What is the total weekly pay before deductions?

Accepted Answer

$1,568

Answer

$1,344

Answer

$1,456

Answer

$1,680

Question 3

A building is 240 feet tall. If a ladder reaches 75% of the building's height, how high does the ladder reach?

Accepted Answer

180 ft

Answer

150 ft

Answer

165 ft

Answer

195 ft

Question 4

An engine responds to an incident 6.5 miles away traveling at an average speed of 52 mph. How many minutes does the response take?

Accepted Answer

7.5 min

Answer

5.5 min

Answer

6.5 min

Answer

8.5 min

Question 5

A fire company purchases 4 sets of turnout gear at $1,250 each and 2 helmets at $180 each. What is the total cost?

Accepted Answer

$5,360

Answer

$5,000

Answer

$5,180

Answer

$5,540

Question 6

A fire hose is 50 feet long. If 8 hoses are connected end-to-end, what is the total length in yards?

Accepted Answer

133.3 yards

Answer

100 yards

Answer

110 yards

Answer

120 yards