NFST Firefighter Math Reasoning 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

$1,190

Answer

85 × 14 = $1,190.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

12 minutes

Answer

240 ÷ 20 = 12 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

96 fl oz

Answer

3 × 32 = 96 fluid ounces.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

$171.00

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

9,600 sq ft

Answer

80 × 120 = 9,600 square feet.

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