NYPD Mathematical Reasoning Flashcards
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A patrol covers 5 precincts with 120 officers each. How many officers are there in total?
Answer: 600
5 precincts × 120 officers = 600 total officers.
A sergeant has a supply budget of $1,200. After spending $340 and then $480, how much remains?
Answer: $380
$1,200 − $340 − $480 = $380 remaining.
A precinct reports 144 incidents over 12 months. What is the average number of incidents per month?
Answer: 12
144 ÷ 12 months = 12 incidents per month on average.
If a department has 35,000 officers and 14,000 are on patrol, what fraction are on patrol?
Answer: 2/5
14,000 ÷ 35,000 = 2/5 of the department is on patrol.
An officer's shift starts at 11:00 PM and ends at 7:00 AM. How many hours is the shift?
Answer: 8
From 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM spans exactly 8 hours.
If 5 out of 25 reported crimes result in arrests, what is the arrest rate?
Answer: 20%
5 ÷ 25 = 0.20 = 20% arrest rate.