NPOST Math 4

Question 1

An evidence room logs 1,250 items in January and 1,475 in February. How many more items in February?

Accepted Answer

225

Answer

1,475 − 1,250 = 225 more items.

Question 2

A patrol route is 24 miles and an officer covers it 5 times in a shift. How many total miles?

Accepted Answer

120

Answer

24 × 5 = 120 miles.

Question 3

If a $4,800 budget is split equally among 6 units, how much does each receive?

Accepted Answer

$800

Answer

$4,800 ÷ 6 = $800 per unit.

Question 4

What is 0.25 expressed as a fraction in lowest terms?

Accepted Answer

1/4

Answer

0.25 equals 25/100, which simplifies to 1/4.

Question 5

An officer's average response time is 6 minutes. Over 9 calls, what is the total response time?

Accepted Answer

54 minutes

Answer

6 × 9 = 54 minutes.

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