LASD Mathematics and Numerical Reasoning

Question 1

A deputy confiscates 48 items during a search and divides them equally among 6 evidence bags. How many items are in each bag?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

7

Answer

9

Question 2

A patrol officer works 8 hours per shift and completes 5 shifts per week. How many total hours does she work over 4 weeks?

Accepted Answer

160

Answer

140

Answer

180

Answer

200

Question 3

A Sheriff's station has 120 deputies and 35% are assigned to the day shift. How many deputies work the day shift?

Accepted Answer

42

Answer

35

Answer

40

Answer

45

Question 4

A patrol vehicle travels at 60 miles per hour. How far does it travel in 45 minutes?

Accepted Answer

45 miles

Answer

40 miles

Answer

50 miles

Answer

55 miles

Question 5

A deputy has $250 in petty cash and spends $87.50 on supplies. How much remains?

Accepted Answer

$162.50

Answer

$152.50

Answer

$163.00

Answer

$172.50

Question 6

A patrol route covers 3/4 of a mile per lap. How many miles are covered after completing 12 laps?

Accepted Answer

9 miles

Answer

7 miles

Answer

8 miles

Answer

10 miles

Question 7

Five officers share a bonus of $1,750 equally. How much does each officer receive?

Accepted Answer

$350

Answer

$300

Answer

$325

Answer

$375