Police Math Test Police Math Speed, Distance, and Time 3

Question 1

Two patrol cars start 300 miles apart and drive toward each other at 50 mph and 70 mph. When do they meet?

Accepted Answer

2.5 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

3.5 hours

Question 2

A car leaves at 60 mph. A patrol car leaves 1 hour later at 80 mph. How long until the patrol car catches up?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

4 hours

Answer

5 hours

Question 3

A vehicle travels 120 miles at 40 mph, then returns the same route at 60 mph. What is the average speed for the round trip?

Accepted Answer

48 mph

Answer

46 mph

Answer

50 mph

Answer

52 mph

Question 4

A suspect runs at 8 mph. How many seconds to cover 100 yards? (1 mile = 1,760 yards)

Accepted Answer

25.6 seconds

Answer

18.4 seconds

Answer

20.5 seconds

Answer

30.0 seconds

Question 5

An officer drives 25 miles in 25 minutes. What is the average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

50 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

65 mph

Question 6

A car travels 200 miles using 8 gallons of fuel at 50 mph. How many gallons per hour does it burn?

Accepted Answer

2 gal/hr

Answer

1.5 gal/hr

Answer

2.5 gal/hr

Answer

3 gal/hr

Question 7

A motorcycle covers 5 miles every 6 minutes. What is its speed in mph?

Accepted Answer

50 mph

Answer

40 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

55 mph