FCTC FREE FCTC Numerical Reasoning Question and Answers 3

Question 1

A firefighter drives 14 miles to a station in 20 minutes. What is the average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

42 mph

Answer

Speed = 14 miles ÷ (20/60) hours = 14 × 3 = 42 mph.

Question 2

A department purchases 8 sets of turnout gear at $1,450 each and 5 helmets at $210 each. What is the total cost?

Accepted Answer

$12,650

Answer

(8 × $1,450) + (5 × $210) = $11,600 + $1,050 = $12,650.

Question 3

A building has 6 floors, each 12 feet high. Including a 4-foot parapet wall on the roof, what is the total height of the building?

Accepted Answer

76 feet

Answer

(6 × 12) + 4 = 72 + 4 = 76 feet.

Question 4

Out of 240 fire inspections, 15% resulted in violations. How many inspections had NO violations?

Accepted Answer

204

Answer

15% had violations = 0.15 × 240 = 36; 240 − 36 = 204 had no violations.

Question 5

A fire hose is 50 feet long. If 3 hoses are connected end-to-end and then 25 feet are removed, what is the total length?

Accepted Answer

125 feet

Answer

(3 × 50) − 25 = 150 − 25 = 125 feet.

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