Firefighter Math 3

Question 1

A rectangular room measures 20 ft by 15 ft. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

300 sq ft

Answer

20 multiplied by 15 equals 300 square feet.

Question 2

A shift lasts 24 hours. If a firefighter sleeps for 6 hours, what fraction of the shift was spent sleeping?

Accepted Answer

1/4

Answer

6 of 24 hours reduces to 1/4.

Question 3

Water weighs about 8.34 lbs per gallon. About how much do 10 gallons weigh?

Accepted Answer

83.4 lbs

Answer

8.34 multiplied by 10 equals 83.4 lbs.

Question 4

A team responds to 8 calls on Monday and 12 on Tuesday. What is the average calls per day?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

20 calls over 2 days averages 10 per day.

Question 5

A 50-foot section of hose plus a 75-foot section gives what total length?

Accepted Answer

125 feet

Answer

50 plus 75 equals 125 feet.

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