PELLET B Mathematical Reasoning & Problem Solving 3

Question 1

A department processes 1,200 cases per year. If they increase efficiency by 15%, how many cases will they process?

Accepted Answer

1,380

Answer

1,320

Answer

1,350

Answer

1,400

Question 2

An officer works an 8-hour shift. If 30% is spent on patrol, 25% on reports, and 15% on court, how many hours remain?

Accepted Answer

2.4 hours

Answer

1.6 hours

Answer

2.0 hours

Answer

3.2 hours

Question 3

If a radar gun shows a vehicle traveling at 72 feet per second, approximately how fast is that in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

49 mph

Answer

42 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

60 mph

Question 4

A rectangular parking lot is 200 feet by 150 feet. If each parking space requires 180 square feet, what is the maximum number of spaces?

Accepted Answer

166

Answer

150

Answer

175

Answer

180

Question 5

Three officers split a $750 overtime fund in the ratio 3:2:1. How much does the officer with the largest share receive?

Accepted Answer

$375

Answer

$250

Answer

$350

Answer

$450

Question 6

A stolen vehicle was driven 132 miles on 6 gallons of gas. How many miles per gallon did it average?

Accepted Answer

22 mpg

Answer

18 mpg

Answer

20 mpg

Answer

24 mpg