FCTC FREE FCTC Test Firefighter Mathematical Problems Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A fire engine tank holds 500 gallons of water. After fighting a fire, 35% of the water has been used. How many gallons remain in the tank?

Accepted Answer

325 gallons

Answer

35% of 500 = 175 gallons used, so 500 − 175 = 325 gallons remain.

Question 2

A ladder is placed against a building so that the base is 8 feet from the wall and the ladder reaches 15 feet up the wall. What is the length of the ladder?

Accepted Answer

17 feet

Answer

Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(8² + 15²) = √(64 + 225) = √289 = 17 feet.

Question 3

A firefighter earns $28.50 per hour and works 48 hours in one week. What is the total gross pay for that week?

Accepted Answer

$1,368.00

Answer

$28.50 × 48 = $1,368.00 total gross pay.

Question 4

A hose delivers water at a rate of 95 gallons per minute. How many gallons are delivered in 12 minutes?

Accepted Answer

1,140 gallons

Answer

95 × 12 = 1,140 gallons delivered in 12 minutes.

Question 5

A fire station has 4 crews working rotating 24-hour shifts. If each crew works 8 shifts per month, how many total crew-shifts are worked in a month?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

4 crews × 8 shifts = 32 total crew-shifts per month.

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FCTC FREE FCTC Test Firefighter Mathematical Problems Questions and Answers 2