NPOST Arithmetic Skills 5

Question 1

An officer works overtime at $30 per hour for 6 hours. How much is earned?

Accepted Answer

$180

Answer

30 × 6 = $180.

Question 2

A 90-minute briefing is split into 3 equal segments. How long is each segment?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

90 ÷ 3 = 30 minutes per segment.

Question 3

If 40% of 250 calls were emergencies, how many emergency calls were there?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

0.40 × 250 = 100 calls.

Question 4

A vehicle's fuel tank holds 16 gallons and is one quarter full. How many gallons are in the tank?

Accepted Answer

4 gallons

Answer

16 ÷ 4 = 4 gallons.

Question 5

An officer counts 7 cars, 3 trucks, and 2 motorcycles at a checkpoint. What is the total number of vehicles?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

7 + 3 + 2 = 12 vehicles.

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