Police Math Test Police Math Entrance Exam 2

Question 1

A patrol car travels 162 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

54 mph

Answer

162 divided by 3 equals 54 mph.

Question 2

An officer recovers $1,240 in stolen cash and returns 35% to the victim immediately. How much is returned?

Accepted Answer

$434

Answer

35% of $1,240 is 0.35 × 1,240 = $434.

Question 3

A speed limit is 65 mph. A driver is clocked going 89 mph. How many mph over the limit?

Accepted Answer

24 mph

Answer

89 minus 65 equals 24 mph over the limit.

Question 4

A shift runs from 10:45 PM to 7:15 AM. How long is the shift?

Accepted Answer

8 hours 30 minutes

Answer

From 10:45 PM to 7:15 AM is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Question 5

If 3 officers can search a building in 6 hours, how long for 6 officers working at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

Doubling the officers halves the time, so 6 hours becomes 3 hours.

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