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  1. An officer drives 18 miles to a call, then 27 miles to a second call. How many total miles were driven?

    Answer: 45 miles

    18 + 27 = 45 miles.

  2. A shift lasts 8 hours and an officer spends 3 hours on patrol and 2 hours on paperwork. How many hours remain?

    Answer: 3 hours

    8 - 3 - 2 = 3 hours remaining.

  3. A police academy class has 240 recruits divided equally into 8 squads. How many recruits per squad?

    Answer: 30

    240 ÷ 8 = 30 recruits per squad.

  4. If a speeding fine is $45 plus $12 for each mile per hour over the limit, what is the fine for going 5 mph over?

    Answer: $105

    45 + (12 × 5) = 45 + 60 = $105.

  5. A patrol car's odometer reads 52,310 at the start of a shift and 52,468 at the end. How many miles were driven?

    Answer: 158 miles

    52,468 - 52,310 = 158 miles.

  6. An evidence locker holds 144 items stored in boxes of 12. How many boxes are needed?

    Answer: 12

    144 ÷ 12 = 12 boxes.

  7. What is 25% of 320?

    Answer: 80

    25% of 320 = 0.25 × 320 = 80.