DELPOE Mathematics and Arithmetic 2

Question 1

An officer issues 6 parking citations per hour on average. How many citations will the officer issue during a 7.5-hour shift?

Accepted Answer

45

Answer

6 citations/hour × 7.5 hours = 45 citations.

Question 2

A precinct's monthly overtime budget is $18,000. If 12 officers each work the same amount of overtime, how much overtime pay is allocated per officer?

Accepted Answer

$1,500

Answer

$18,000 ÷ 12 officers = $1,500 per officer.

Question 3

A foot chase covers 3/4 of a mile. If Officer Torres has already run 1/2 mile, how much farther does he need to run to complete the chase?

Accepted Answer

1/4 mile

Answer

3/4 - 1/2 = 3/4 - 2/4 = 1/4 mile remaining.

Question 4

Evidence from three drug seizures weighed 2.4 lbs, 3.8 lbs, and 1.6 lbs. What is the average weight per seizure?

Accepted Answer

2.6 lbs

Answer

(2.4 + 3.8 + 1.6) ÷ 3 = 7.8 ÷ 3 = 2.6 lbs.

Question 5

A police report shows 144 incidents were reported over 12 months. What was the average number of incidents reported per month?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

144 incidents ÷ 12 months = 12 incidents per month.

DELPOE - Darany Entry Level Police Officer Exam Practice Test

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DELPOE Mathematics and Arithmetic 2