NYPD NYPD Mathematical Reasoning 2

Question 1

A patrol covers 5 precincts with 120 officers each. How many officers are there in total?

Accepted Answer

600

Answer

5 precincts × 120 officers = 600 total officers.

Question 2

A sergeant has a supply budget of $1,200. After spending $340 and then $480, how much remains?

Accepted Answer

$380

Answer

$1,200 − $340 − $480 = $380 remaining.

Question 3

A precinct reports 144 incidents over 12 months. What is the average number of incidents per month?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

144 ÷ 12 months = 12 incidents per month on average.

Question 4

If a department has 35,000 officers and 14,000 are on patrol, what fraction are on patrol?

Accepted Answer

2/5

Answer

14,000 ÷ 35,000 = 2/5 of the department is on patrol.

Question 5

An officer's shift starts at 11:00 PM and ends at 7:00 AM. How many hours is the shift?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

From 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM spans exactly 8 hours.

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