Police Math Test Police Math Financial Calculations 2

Question 1

An officer's base pay is $3,800 per month plus a $250 housing allowance. What is the total annual compensation?

Accepted Answer

$48,600

Answer

Monthly total = $3,800 + $250 = $4,050; $4,050 × 12 = $48,600.

Question 2

A fleet of 10 patrol cars averages $2,400 per year in fuel costs. What is the total annual fuel budget?

Accepted Answer

$24,000

Answer

10 × $2,400 = $24,000 total annual fuel cost.

Question 3

A department spends $18,000 per month on equipment. How much is spent over 9 months?

Accepted Answer

$162,000

Answer

$18,000 × 9 = $162,000.

Question 4

An officer receives a 4.5% pay raise on a $56,000 base salary. What is the new annual salary?

Accepted Answer

$58,520

Answer

4.5% of $56,000 = $2,520 raise; $56,000 + $2,520 = $58,520.

Question 5

Court fines collected totaled $84,000 in one quarter. What is the average monthly collection?

Accepted Answer

$28,000

Answer

$84,000 ÷ 3 months = $28,000 per month.

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