NPOST Arithmetic Skills 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

45 miles

Answer

18 + 27 = 45 miles.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

8 - 3 - 2 = 3 hours remaining.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

240 ÷ 8 = 30 recruits per squad.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

$105

Answer

45 + (12 × 5) = 45 + 60 = $105.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

158 miles

Answer

52,468 - 52,310 = 158 miles.

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