Mathematics and Numerical Reasoning Flashcards
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A deputy confiscates 48 items during a search and divides them equally among 6 evidence bags. How many items are in each bag?
Answer: 8
48 ÷ 6 = 8 items per evidence bag.
A patrol officer works 8 hours per shift and completes 5 shifts per week. How many total hours does she work over 4 weeks?
Answer: 160
8 hours × 5 shifts × 4 weeks = 160 hours total.
A Sheriff's station has 120 deputies and 35% are assigned to the day shift. How many deputies work the day shift?
Answer: 42
35% of 120 = 0.35 × 120 = 42 deputies on the day shift.
A patrol vehicle travels at 60 miles per hour. How far does it travel in 45 minutes?
Answer: 45 miles
45 minutes = 0.75 hours; 60 mph × 0.75 = 45 miles.
A deputy has $250 in petty cash and spends $87.50 on supplies. How much remains?
Answer: $162.50
$250.00 − $87.50 = $162.50 remaining in petty cash.
A patrol route covers 3/4 of a mile per lap. How many miles are covered after completing 12 laps?
Answer: 9 miles
3/4 × 12 = 9 miles covered after 12 laps.
Five officers share a bonus of $1,750 equally. How much does each officer receive?
Answer: $350
$1,750 ÷ 5 = $350 per officer.