Texas Civil Service Exam Mathematical Reasoning 2

Question 1

A patrol officer drives 240 miles in 4 hours. What is the average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Average speed = total distance ÷ total time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.

Question 2

A city department budget is $4,800,000. If 35% is allocated to personnel, how much goes to personnel?

Accepted Answer

$1,680,000

Answer

$4,800,000 × 0.35 = $1,680,000 allocated to personnel.

Question 3

An employee works 37.5 hours per week. How many hours does she work in a 52-week year?

Accepted Answer

1,950 hours

Answer

37.5 × 52 = 1,950 hours worked in a full year.

Question 4

A storage room measures 15 feet by 12 feet. What is the area in square feet?

Accepted Answer

180 sq ft

Answer

Area = length × width = 15 × 12 = 180 square feet.

Question 5

If a civil servant earns $52,000 per year, what is the gross monthly salary?

Accepted Answer

$4,166.67

Answer

$52,000 ÷ 12 months = $4,166.67 gross monthly salary.

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