OACP Numerical Reasoning and Data Interpretation

Question 1

A police district records 240 thefts over 12 months. What is the average number of thefts per month?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

240 divided by 12 equals 20 thefts per month.

Question 2

A patrol officer works an 8-hour shift and spends 35% of it responding to calls. How many minutes are spent responding to calls?

Accepted Answer

168 minutes

Answer

8 hours = 480 minutes; 35% of 480 = 168 minutes.

Question 3

Crime statistics show that a neighborhood had 50 vehicle break-ins last year and 65 this year. What is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

30%

Answer

The increase is 15; 15 divided by 50 multiplied by 100 equals a 30% increase.

Question 4

A department has a budget of $1,200,000 and allocates 40% to personnel costs. How much remains for other expenses?

Accepted Answer

$720,000

Answer

40% of $1,200,000 = $480,000 for personnel; $1,200,000 − $480,000 = $720,000 remaining.

Question 5

If 3 officers each file 4 reports per shift over 5 shifts, what is the total number of reports filed?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

3 officers × 4 reports × 5 shifts = 60 reports total.

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