LASD Mathematics and Numerical Reasoning 1 — Questions and Answers
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?
- 6
- 7
- 8 (Correct answer)
- 9
Correct answer: 8
48 ÷ 6 = 8 items per evidence bag.
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?
- 140
- 160 (Correct answer)
- 180
- 200
Correct answer: 160
8 hours × 5 shifts × 4 weeks = 160 hours total.
Question 3: A Sheriff's station has 120 deputies and 35% are assigned to the day shift. How many deputies work the day shift?
- 35
- 40
- 42 (Correct answer)
- 45
Correct answer: 42
35% of 120 = 0.35 × 120 = 42 deputies on the day shift.
Question 4: A patrol vehicle travels at 60 miles per hour. How far does it travel in 45 minutes?
- 40 miles
- 45 miles (Correct answer)
- 50 miles
- 55 miles
Correct answer: 45 miles
45 minutes = 0.75 hours; 60 mph × 0.75 = 45 miles.
Question 5: A deputy has $250 in petty cash and spends $87.50 on supplies. How much remains?
- $152.50
- $162.50 (Correct answer)
- $163.00
- $172.50
Correct answer: $162.50
$250.00 − $87.50 = $162.50 remaining in petty cash.
Question 6: A patrol route covers 3/4 of a mile per lap. How many miles are covered after completing 12 laps?
- 7 miles
- 8 miles
- 9 miles (Correct answer)
- 10 miles
Correct answer: 9 miles
3/4 × 12 = 9 miles covered after 12 laps.
Question 7: Five officers share a bonus of $1,750 equally. How much does each officer receive?
- $300
- $325
- $350 (Correct answer)
- $375
Correct answer: $350
$1,750 ÷ 5 = $350 per officer.
LASD Mathematics and Numerical Reasoning 1
A deputy confiscates 48 items during a search and divides them equally among 6 evidence bags.
How many items are in each bag?