Police Math Test Police Officer Math 2

Question 1

A patrol car travels 45 miles in 50 minutes responding to a call. What is its average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

54 mph

Answer

45 miles ÷ (50/60 hours) = 45 × 60/50 = 54 mph.

Question 2

An officer recovers $1,250 in cash from a suspect. If 40% is later returned as evidence to the owner, how much is returned?

Accepted Answer

$500

Answer

40% of $1,250 = 0.40 × 1,250 = $500.

Question 3

A suspect is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall. How many inches is that?

Accepted Answer

74 inches

Answer

6 feet × 12 = 72 inches, plus 2 inches = 74 inches.

Question 4

During a shift, an officer writes 3 tickets per hour for 8 hours. How many tickets total?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

3 tickets × 8 hours = 24 tickets.

Question 5

A speed limit is 35 mph and a driver is clocked at 52 mph. By how much did they exceed the limit?

Accepted Answer

17 mph

Answer

52 - 35 = 17 mph over the limit.

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