NYS NYS - Court Officer Mathematics and Arithmetic 1

Question 1

A court officer works an 8-hour shift earning $32 per hour. How much does the officer earn for the entire shift?

Accepted Answer

$256

Answer

Multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours: $32 × 8 = $256.

Question 2

A courthouse has 5 floors with 12 courtrooms on each floor. How many courtrooms are there in total?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

Multiply 5 floors by 12 courtrooms per floor: 5 × 12 = 60 courtrooms.

Question 3

A court officer must log 145 entries on Monday, 132 on Tuesday, and 118 on Wednesday. What is the total number of entries for the three days?

Accepted Answer

395

Answer

Add all three daily totals: 145 + 132 + 118 = 395 entries.

Question 4

An officer collects a total of $75 in fines from 5 individuals. What is the average fine per person?

Accepted Answer

$15

Answer

Divide the total fines by the number of individuals: $75 ÷ 5 = $15 per person.

Question 5

A courthouse parking lot has 240 spaces. If 3/4 of the spaces are occupied, how many spaces remain available?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

Three-quarters occupied means 1/4 is available: 240 × (1/4) = 60 available spaces.

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