Police Officer Math Flashcards
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A radar reading shows a car covering 0.5 miles in 30 seconds. What is its speed in mph?
Answer: 60 mph
0.5 miles in 30 seconds = 1 mile per minute = 60 mph.
An officer's report lists times of 14:00, 14:25, and 14:50. What is the interval between each entry?
Answer: 25 minutes
14:25 - 14:00 = 25 minutes, consistent between entries.
A burglary suspect fled with 8 watches valued at $350 each. What is the total value stolen?
Answer: $2,800
8 × $350 = $2,800.
If a foot pursuit covers 300 yards, how many feet is that?
Answer: 900 feet
300 yards × 3 feet per yard = 900 feet.
A precinct logged 320 calls last month and 400 this month. What is the percentage increase?
Answer: 25%
(400 - 320) ÷ 320 = 80/320 = 0.25 = 25%.
An officer must read a license plate at a distance. If 1 inch = 2.54 cm, how many cm is a 4-inch character?
Answer: 10.16 cm
4 × 2.54 = 10.16 cm.
A shift runs from 11 PM to 7 AM. How many hours is the shift?
Answer: 8 hours
From 11 PM to 7 AM is 8 hours.