FCTC FREE FCTC Test Firefighter Mathematical Problems Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A fire truck uses 6.5 gallons of diesel per hour while pumping. How many gallons are consumed during a 3.5-hour operation?

Accepted Answer

22.75 gallons

Answer

6.5 × 3.5 = 22.75 gallons consumed during the operation.

Question 2

Out of 60 applicants who took the FCTC exam, 45 passed. What percentage of applicants passed?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

45 ÷ 60 = 0.75, which equals 75% passing rate.

Question 3

A firefighter climbs a 35-foot extension ladder at a rate of 2.5 feet per second. How long does it take to reach the top?

Accepted Answer

14 seconds

Answer

35 ÷ 2.5 = 14 seconds to climb to the top of the ladder.

Question 4

A storage room measures 12 feet by 10 feet by 9 feet. What is the volume of the room in cubic feet?

Accepted Answer

1,080 cubic feet

Answer

Volume = 12 × 10 × 9 = 1,080 cubic feet.

Question 5

A fire department responds to 432 calls in a year. On average, how many calls per month does the department respond to?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

432 ÷ 12 = 36 calls per month on average.

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