Police Math Test Police Math Speed, Distance, and Time 2

Question 1

A patrol car travels 90 miles in 1.5 hours. What is its average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Speed = distance ÷ time = 90 ÷ 1.5 = 60 mph.

Question 2

A suspect vehicle drives at 50 mph for 3 hours. How far does it travel?

Accepted Answer

150 miles

Answer

Distance = speed × time = 50 × 3 = 150 miles.

Question 3

How long does it take to travel 240 miles at 60 mph?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

Time = distance ÷ speed = 240 ÷ 60 = 4 hours.

Question 4

An officer drives 30 miles in 40 minutes. What is the average speed in mph?

Accepted Answer

45 mph

Answer

40 minutes = 2/3 hour; 30 ÷ (2/3) = 45 mph.

Question 5

A car travels at 65 mph for 2 hours and then 55 mph for 1 hour. What total distance is covered?

Accepted Answer

185 miles

Answer

(65 × 2) + (55 × 1) = 130 + 55 = 185 miles.

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