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Firefighter Math Reasoning Flashcards

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  1. A fire hose costs $85. The department needs 14 hoses. What is the total cost?

    Answer: $1,190

    85 × 14 = $1,190.

  2. A firefighter must climb 240 steps to reach the top of a building. If they climb 20 steps per minute, how long will it take?

    Answer: 12 minutes

    240 ÷ 20 = 12 minutes.

  3. During a shift, Firefighter Davis consumed 3 quarts of water. How many fluid ounces is that? (1 quart = 32 fl oz)

    Answer: 96 fl oz

    3 × 32 = 96 fluid ounces.

  4. A fire engine's fuel tank holds 60 gallons. It currently has 15 gallons. Fuel costs $3.80 per gallon. How much will it cost to fill the tank?

    Answer: $171.00

    (60 − 15) × $3.80 = 45 × $3.80 = $171.00.

  5. A building's floor plan is 80 feet by 120 feet. What is the total area in square feet?

    Answer: 9,600 sq ft

    80 × 120 = 9,600 square feet.

  6. A crew of 6 firefighters completes a task in 2 hours. How long would it take 4 firefighters to complete the same task at the same rate?

    Answer: 3 hours

    Total work = 6 × 2 = 12 firefighter-hours; 12 ÷ 4 = 3 hours.

  7. A 1,500-gallon water tender delivers water to a scene. After three trips of 1,500 gallons each, how many gallons total have been delivered?

    Answer: 4,500 gallons

    3 × 1,500 = 4,500 gallons.