CPS FREE CPS Firefighter Test Firefighter Mathematical Reasoning Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A fire hose delivers water at 250 gallons per minute. How many gallons will be delivered in 18 minutes?

Accepted Answer

4,500 gallons

Answer

250 gallons/min × 18 min = 4,500 gallons.

Question 2

A ladder truck carries 3 ladders measuring 14 ft, 24 ft, and 35 ft. What is the total combined length?

Accepted Answer

73 ft

Answer

14 + 24 + 35 = 73 ft.

Question 3

A fire station responded to 48 calls last month. If 25% were false alarms, how many were actual emergencies?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

25% of 48 = 12 false alarms; 48 − 12 = 36 actual emergencies.

Question 4

An engine company uses 60 gallons of fuel per day at $4.50 per gallon. What is the weekly fuel cost?

Accepted Answer

$1,890

Answer

60 gal × 7 days × $4.50/gal = $1,890.

Question 5

A firefighter climbs 4 flights of stairs, each with 12 steps that are 8 inches tall. What is the total height climbed in feet?

Accepted Answer

32 ft

Answer

4 × 12 = 48 steps; 48 × 8 in = 384 in ÷ 12 = 32 ft.

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