PPAER Police Mathematics and Computation 2

Question 1

A patrol officer works 8-hour shifts and earns $28.50 per hour. She works 5 shifts in one week. What is her gross pay for that week?

Accepted Answer

$1,140.00

Answer

8 hours × $28.50 = $228 per shift; $228 × 5 shifts = $1,140.

Question 2

A police cruiser's fuel tank holds 22 gallons. If the tank is 3/4 full, how many gallons are currently in the tank?

Accepted Answer

16.5 gallons

Answer

22 × 3/4 = 16.5 gallons.

Question 3

At a crime scene, officers count 47 shell casings in one area and 29 in another. How many shell casings are there in total?

Accepted Answer

76

Answer

47 + 29 = 76 shell casings.

Question 4

A stolen vehicle was driven 240 miles in 4 hours. What was the average speed of the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.

Question 5

A precinct has 120 officers. If 35% are assigned to day shifts, how many officers work day shifts?

Accepted Answer

42

Answer

120 × 0.35 = 42 officers.

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