NFST Firefighter Math Reasoning 2

Question 1

A fire hose delivers 150 gallons per minute. How many gallons are delivered in 25 minutes?

Accepted Answer

3,750 gallons

Answer

150 × 25 = 3,750 gallons.

Question 2

A ladder is 35 feet long and is placed so that the base is 7 feet from the building. What is the approximate height the ladder reaches on the building?

Accepted Answer

34 feet

Answer

Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(35² − 7²) = √(1225 − 49) = √1176 ≈ 34.3 feet.

Question 3

A fire station uses 480 gallons of water during a training drill. If the tank started at 1,200 gallons, what percentage remains after the drill?

Accepted Answer

60%

Answer

(1,200 − 480) / 1,200 × 100 = 720 / 1,200 × 100 = 60%.

Question 4

If a firefighter earns $52,000 per year, what is their approximate monthly salary?

Accepted Answer

$4,333

Answer

$52,000 ÷ 12 ≈ $4,333 per month.

Question 5

A building has 8 floors, each 12 feet tall. What is the total height of the building in feet?

Accepted Answer

96 feet

Answer

8 × 12 = 96 feet.

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NFST Firefighter Math Reasoning 2