DELPOE Mathematics and Arithmetic

Question 1

An officer patrols a beat that is 4.5 miles long. If the officer walks the beat twice per shift, how many miles does the officer walk per shift?

Accepted Answer

9 miles

Answer

4.5 miles × 2 = 9 miles per shift.

Question 2

A police department has 240 officers. If 15% are assigned to detective work, how many officers work as detectives?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36 detective officers.

Question 3

A suspect stole merchandise worth $45.00, $32.50, and $18.75 from three separate stores. What is the total value of the stolen merchandise?

Accepted Answer

$96.25

Answer

$45.00 + $32.50 + $18.75 = $96.25 total.

Question 4

Officer Rivera works 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. How many hours does Officer Rivera work in a 4-week period?

Accepted Answer

160 hours

Answer

8 hours × 5 days × 4 weeks = 160 hours.

Question 5

A crime map shows 12 burglaries in District A and 9 burglaries in District B last month. This month, burglaries in District A decreased by 25%. How many burglaries occurred in District A this month?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

12 × 0.75 = 9 burglaries in District A this month.

DELPOE - Darany Entry Level Police Officer Exam Practice Test

DELPOE - Darany Entry Level Police Officer Exam Practice Test

DELPOE Mathematics and Arithmetic