RCMP Numerical Reasoning and Computation 5

Question 1

An RCMP division's overtime costs rose from $210,000 to $252,000. What is the percentage increase in overtime costs?

Accepted Answer

20%

Answer

Increase = $42,000; percentage = ($42,000 ÷ $210,000) × 100 = 20%.

Question 2

A constable's biweekly gross pay is $2,940. If 22% is withheld for taxes and benefits, what is the net take-home pay per pay period?

Accepted Answer

$2,293.20

Answer

Deductions = $2,940 × 0.22 = $646.80; net = $2,940 − $646.80 = $2,293.20.

Question 3

A search-and-rescue team covers 12 km² per hour. After 3.5 hours, what area remains unsearched if the total search zone is 63 km²?

Accepted Answer

21 km²

Answer

Area searched = 12 × 3.5 = 42 km²; remaining = 63 − 42 = 21 km².

Question 4

In a lineup of 5 suspects, what is the ratio of the number of possible arrangements to the number of suspects?

Accepted Answer

24:1

Answer

Arrangements = 5! = 120; ratio = 120:5 = 24:1.

Question 5

A detachment's vehicle fleet uses an average of 65 liters of fuel per vehicle per week. With 8 vehicles and fuel priced at $1.60/liter, what is the weekly fuel cost?

Accepted Answer

$832

Answer

Total liters = 65 × 8 = 520; cost = 520 × $1.60 = $832.

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RCMP Numerical Reasoning and Computation 5