Police Math Test Police Math Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages 3

Question 1

A speeding fine is $180, increased by 10% for a court fee. What is the total?

Accepted Answer

$198

Answer

10% of $180 is $18, so $180 + $18 = $198.

Question 2

Express 7/8 as a decimal.

Accepted Answer

0.875

Answer

7 divided by 8 equals 0.875.

Question 3

Of 40 calls in a shift, 30% were false alarms. How many calls were false alarms?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

30% of 40 = 0.30 × 40 = 12.

Question 4

Subtract: 3/4 − 1/8.

Accepted Answer

5/8

Answer

Convert 3/4 to 6/8, then 6/8 − 1/8 = 5/8.

Question 5

Which of these is the largest value?

Accepted Answer

5/8

Answer

5/8 = 0.625, which is greater than 0.6, 0.55, and 0.6.

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