CPS CPS Firefighter Basic Math 2

Question 1

A fire hose delivers water at 150 gallons per minute. How many gallons are delivered in 25 minutes?

Accepted Answer

3,750 gallons

Answer

150 × 25 = 3,750 gallons.

Question 2

A ladder extends 35 feet and is placed 7 feet from the base of a building. What is the ratio of the ladder's height reach to its base distance?

Accepted Answer

5:1

Answer

35 ÷ 7 = 5, so the ratio is 5:1.

Question 3

A firefighter climbs 8 flights of stairs with each flight being 12 steps. How many total steps are climbed?

Accepted Answer

96

Answer

8 × 12 = 96 steps.

Question 4

A fire department receives 240 calls in 30 days. What is the average number of calls per day?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

240 ÷ 30 = 8 calls per day.

Question 5

A tanker truck holds 3,500 gallons. After filling 4 structures, each requiring 650 gallons, how many gallons remain?

Accepted Answer

900

Answer

4 × 650 = 2,600 gallons used; 3,500 − 2,600 = 900 gallons remaining.

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