OACP Numerical Reasoning and Data Interpretation 3

Question 1

A dispatcher receives calls at a rate of 15 per hour during peak time and 5 per hour during off-peak time. If peak lasts 4 hours and off-peak lasts 8 hours, how many calls are received in total?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

(15 × 4) + (5 × 8) = 60 + 40 = 100 calls total.

Question 2

A bar chart shows the following incident counts by type: assault 80, theft 120, vandalism 40, fraud 60. What percentage of total incidents does theft represent?

Accepted Answer

40%

Answer

Total = 300; 120 ÷ 300 × 100 = 40%.

Question 3

A suspect states they traveled 180 km to a destination. If the speed limit was 90 km/h the entire way, what is the minimum travel time?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

180 km ÷ 90 km/h = 2 hours minimum travel time at the speed limit.

Question 4

A department's annual report shows a crime index of 85 in 2023 and 102 in 2024 (base year 2020 = 100). This indicates that crime in 2024 compared to the base year is:

Accepted Answer

2% above the base year level

Answer

An index of 102 means crime is 2% above the base year level of 100.

Question 5

An officer needs to distribute 84 pamphlets equally among 7 community groups. How many pamphlets does each group receive?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

84 ÷ 7 = 12 pamphlets per group.

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OACP Numerical Reasoning and Data Interpretation 3