NPOST Arithmetic Skills 3

Question 1

An officer collects 3 statements at one scene and 5 at another. If each statement takes 15 minutes, how many minutes total?

Accepted Answer

120 minutes

Answer

(3 + 5) × 15 = 8 × 15 = 120 minutes.

Question 2

A radar gun records speeds of 60, 65, 70, and 65 mph. What is the average speed?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

Answer

(60 + 65 + 70 + 65) ÷ 4 = 260 ÷ 4 = 65 mph.

Question 3

If a suspect fled at 30 mph for 2 hours, how many miles did they travel?

Accepted Answer

60 miles

Answer

30 mph × 2 hours = 60 miles.

Question 4

A budget of $1,200 is split among 4 patrol units. If one unit gets $450, how much is left for the other three?

Accepted Answer

$750

Answer

1,200 - 450 = $750 remaining for three units.

Question 5

Convert 3/4 to a percentage.

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

3 ÷ 4 = 0.75 = 75%.

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