Police Math Test Police Math Calculating Averages 2

Question 1

An officer issues 4, 6, 8, and 10 citations on four shifts. What is the average number of citations per shift?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

The sum is 28, divided by 4 shifts equals 7.

Question 2

Response times to five calls were 3, 5, 5, 7, and 5 minutes. What is the average response time?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes

Answer

The sum is 25, divided by 5 calls equals 5 minutes.

Question 3

A patrol unit drives 30, 40, and 50 miles on three days. What is the average daily mileage?

Accepted Answer

40 miles

Answer

The sum is 120, divided by 3 days equals 40 miles.

Question 4

Over four weeks an officer makes 2, 4, 4, and 6 arrests. What is the average arrests per week?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

The sum is 16, divided by 4 weeks equals 4.

Question 5

Three speed readings are 55, 60, and 65 mph. What is the average speed recorded?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

The sum is 180, divided by 3 readings equals 60 mph.

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