FBAT Mathematical Ability

Question 1

A patrol officer drives 24 miles in the first half of a shift and 36 miles in the second half. What is the total distance driven?

Accepted Answer

60 miles

Answer

24 + 36 = 60 miles total.

Question 2

A department has a budget of $48,000 for equipment split equally among 6 units. How much does each unit receive?

Accepted Answer

$8,000

Answer

$48,000 ÷ 6 = $8,000 per unit.

Question 3

An officer issues 7 citations on Monday, 5 on Tuesday, and 9 on Wednesday. What is the average number of citations per day?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

(7 + 5 + 9) ÷ 3 = 21 ÷ 3 = 7 citations per day.

Question 4

A suspect ran 3/4 of a mile before being apprehended. How many feet did the suspect run? (1 mile = 5,280 feet)

Accepted Answer

3,960 feet

Answer

5,280 × 3/4 = 3,960 feet.

Question 5

If a police cruiser gets 18 miles per gallon and gas costs $3.50 per gallon, what is the fuel cost for a 126-mile patrol?

Accepted Answer

$24.50

Answer

126 ÷ 18 = 7 gallons; 7 × $3.50 = $24.50.

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