Arithmetic Skills Flashcards
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An officer collects 3 statements at one scene and 5 at another. If each statement takes 15 minutes, how many minutes total?
Answer: 120 minutes
(3 + 5) × 15 = 8 × 15 = 120 minutes.
A radar gun records speeds of 60, 65, 70, and 65 mph. What is the average speed?
Answer: 65 mph
(60 + 65 + 70 + 65) ÷ 4 = 260 ÷ 4 = 65 mph.
If a suspect fled at 30 mph for 2 hours, how many miles did they travel?
Answer: 60 miles
30 mph × 2 hours = 60 miles.
A budget of $1,200 is split among 4 patrol units. If one unit gets $450, how much is left for the other three?
Answer: $750
1,200 - 450 = $750 remaining for three units.
Convert 3/4 to a percentage.
Answer: 75%
3 ÷ 4 = 0.75 = 75%.
An officer issues 6 tickets per hour. How many tickets in a 7-hour shift?
Answer: 42
6 × 7 = 42 tickets.
If a report is 28 pages and an officer has completed 7 pages, what fraction remains?
Answer: 3/4
7 of 28 is done, so 21/28 = 3/4 remains.