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

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?

Accepted Answer

160

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

42

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

45 miles

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$162.50

Answer

$250.00 − $87.50 = $162.50 remaining in petty cash.

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