NPOST Math 3

Question 1

A speeding ticket fine increases by $50 for every 10 mph over the limit. If a driver was 30 mph over, what is the added fine?

Accepted Answer

$150

Answer

30 mph over is three increments of 10 mph, so 3 × $50 = $150.

Question 2

An officer responds to 4 calls per hour during an 8-hour shift. How many calls total?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

4 calls × 8 hours = 32 calls.

Question 3

If 3/5 of a 200-person crowd has dispersed, how many people remain?

Accepted Answer

80

Answer

3/5 dispersed leaves 2/5, and 2/5 × 200 = 80 people.

Question 4

What is 7 squared minus 5 squared?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

49 − 25 = 24.

Question 5

A vehicle's odometer reads 54,320 at the start of a shift and 54,488 at the end. How many miles were driven?

Accepted Answer

168

Answer

54,488 − 54,320 = 168 miles.

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