NPOST Math 5

Question 1

A department has 80 officers and 25% work the night shift. How many work nights?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

15

Answer

18

Answer

24

Question 2

What is the average of 12, 18, and 24?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

16

Answer

17

Answer

20

Question 3

A suspect ran 2 blocks north then 3 blocks east. If each block is 100 yards, how far north did he travel?

Accepted Answer

200 yards

Answer

100 yards

Answer

300 yards

Answer

500 yards

Question 4

If a fine is $250 and a 20% surcharge is added, what is the total?

Accepted Answer

$300

Answer

$270

Answer

$290

Answer

$320

Question 5

An officer drives at 40 mph for 2.5 hours. How far does the officer travel?

Accepted Answer

100 miles

Answer

80 miles

Answer

90 miles

Answer

110 miles

Question 6

What is 144 divided by 12?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

10

Answer

11

Answer

14

Question 7

A crowd of 500 grows by 60 people, then 40 leave. How many remain?

Accepted Answer

520

Answer

500

Answer

510

Answer

540