Texas Civil Service Exam Mathematics and Reasoning 3

Question 1

A rectangular evidence room measures 24 feet by 18 feet. What is the area of the room in square feet?

Accepted Answer

432 sq ft

Answer

Area = length × width = 24 × 18 = 432 square feet.

Question 2

A police station receives reports in the ratio of violent to property crimes at 2:7. If 126 property crimes were reported last month, how many violent crimes were reported?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

Ratio means 2 violent per 7 property: (2/7) × 126 = 36 violent crimes.

Question 3

A patrol car gets 18 miles per gallon. If fuel costs $3.60 per gallon, what is the fuel cost per mile?

Accepted Answer

$0.20

Answer

Cost per mile = $3.60 ÷ 18 = $0.20 per mile.

Question 4

An employee's salary increased from $42,000 to $46,200. By what percentage did the salary increase?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

Increase = $4,200; percentage = (4,200 ÷ 42,000) × 100 = 10%.

Question 5

A series follows the pattern: 5, 10, 20, 40, ___. What is the next number?

Accepted Answer

80

Answer

Each term is multiplied by 2, so 40 × 2 = 80.

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Texas Civil Service Exam Mathematics and Reasoning 3