NPOST Mathematics and Arithmetic 5

Question 1

An evidence bag holds 0.75 lbs and there are 8 bags. What is the total weight?

Accepted Answer

6 lbs

Answer

Multiply 0.75 by 8 to get 6 lbs.

Question 2

A patrol covers 1/4 of its route in 15 minutes. How long to cover the full route at the same pace?

Accepted Answer

60 minutes

Answer

If one-quarter takes 15 minutes, the full route takes 15 × 4 = 60 minutes.

Question 3

What is 150 divided by 6?

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

150 ÷ 6 = 25.

Question 4

A report shows arrests rose from 80 to 100. What is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

The increase is 20 out of 80, and 20 ÷ 80 = 25%.

Question 5

If 5 officers can search a building in 4 hours, how many total officer-hours are used?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

Multiply 5 officers by 4 hours: 5 × 4 = 20 officer-hours.

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