NTN Mathematics and Arithmetic 3

Question 1

An officer earns $52,000 per year. After a 5% raise, what is the new annual salary?

Accepted Answer

$54,600

Answer

$57,000

Answer

$53,000

Answer

$55,000

Question 2

A shift has 4 officers patrolling 32 square miles. If 1 officer calls in sick and the patrol area stays the same, how many square miles must each remaining officer cover?

Accepted Answer

10.67 square miles

Answer

8 square miles

Answer

12 square miles

Answer

9 square miles

Question 3

A report takes 20 minutes to write. An officer has 3 hours at the end of shift. How many complete reports can the officer finish?

Accepted Answer

9 reports

Answer

8 reports

Answer

10 reports

Answer

6 reports

Question 4

A precinct responded to 1,200 calls last month. This month, calls increased by 25%. How many calls were received this month?

Accepted Answer

1,500 calls

Answer

1,400 calls

Answer

1,300 calls

Answer

1,600 calls

Question 5

An officer drove 250 miles in 5 hours. What was the average speed?

Accepted Answer

50 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

60 mph

Question 6

A jail holds 300 inmates. If 60 are released and 45 new inmates arrive, what is the new total?

Accepted Answer

285 inmates

Answer

270 inmates

Answer

315 inmates

Answer

295 inmates