POST Basic Math and Reasoning 3

Question 1

An officer issues 8 citations on Monday, 5 on Tuesday, and 11 on Wednesday. What is the average number of citations per day?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

(8 + 5 + 11) ÷ 3 = 24 ÷ 3 = 8 citations per day.

Question 2

A suspect fled on foot covering 0.75 miles in 6 minutes. What was the suspect's speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

7.5 mph

Answer

0.75 miles in 6 min = 0.75 × (60/6) = 7.5 mph.

Question 3

If 15% of 200 arrested individuals were juveniles, how many juveniles were arrested?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

15% × 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30 juveniles.

Question 4

A fence around a rectangular crime scene measures 60 feet long and 35 feet wide. What is the total perimeter?

Accepted Answer

190 feet

Answer

Perimeter = 2(60 + 35) = 2(95) = 190 feet.

Question 5

An officer earns $52,000 annually. What is the gross biweekly pay (26 pay periods per year)?

Accepted Answer

$2,000

Answer

$52,000 ÷ 26 = $2,000 per biweekly period.

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