Police Math Test Police Math Financial Calculations

Question 1

An officer earns $52,000 per year. What is the monthly salary?

Accepted Answer

$4,333.33

Answer

$52,000 ÷ 12 = $4,333.33 per month.

Question 2

A $500 fine is reduced by 20% for early payment. What is the reduced fine amount?

Accepted Answer

$400

Answer

20% of $500 = $100 discount; $500 − $100 = $400.

Question 3

A police department's budget is $2,400,000, and 60% is allocated to salaries. How much is spent on salaries?

Accepted Answer

$1,440,000

Answer

60% of $2,400,000 = 0.60 × $2,400,000 = $1,440,000.

Question 4

An officer works 8 hours of overtime at $45 per hour. How much overtime pay is earned?

Accepted Answer

$360

Answer

8 × $45 = $360 in overtime pay.

Question 5

A police car costs $32,000, and the department receives a 15% municipal discount. What is the final cost?

Accepted Answer

$27,200

Answer

15% of $32,000 = $4,800 discount; $32,000 − $4,800 = $27,200.

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