DELPOE Mathematics and Arithmetic 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An officer issues 6 parking citations per hour on average. How many citations will the officer issue during a 7.5-hour shift?
- 40
- 42
- 45 (Correct answer)
- 48
Correct answer: 45
6 citations/hour × 7.5 hours = 45 citations.
Question 2: A precinct's monthly overtime budget is $18,000. If 12 officers each work the same amount of overtime, how much overtime pay is allocated per officer?
- $1,200
- $1,400
- $1,500 (Correct answer)
- $1,800
Correct answer: $1,500
$18,000 ÷ 12 officers = $1,500 per officer.
Question 3: A foot chase covers 3/4 of a mile. If Officer Torres has already run 1/2 mile, how much farther does he need to run to complete the chase?
- 1/8 mile
- 1/4 mile (Correct answer)
- 1/3 mile
- 3/8 mile
Correct answer: 1/4 mile
3/4 - 1/2 = 3/4 - 2/4 = 1/4 mile remaining.
Question 4: Evidence from three drug seizures weighed 2.4 lbs, 3.8 lbs, and 1.6 lbs. What is the average weight per seizure?
- 2.4 lbs
- 2.6 lbs (Correct answer)
- 2.8 lbs
- 3.0 lbs
Correct answer: 2.6 lbs
(2.4 + 3.8 + 1.6) ÷ 3 = 7.8 ÷ 3 = 2.6 lbs.
Question 5: A police report shows 144 incidents were reported over 12 months. What was the average number of incidents reported per month?
- 10
- 11
- 12 (Correct answer)
- 14
Correct answer: 12
144 incidents ÷ 12 months = 12 incidents per month.
Question 6: Cash recovered at a scene included: four $50 bills, seven $20 bills, and three $10 bills. What is the total amount recovered?
- $360
- $370 (Correct answer)
- $400
- $410
Correct answer: $370
(4 × $50) + (7 × $20) + (3 × $10) = $200 + $140 + $30 = $370.
DELPOE Mathematics and Arithmetic 2
An officer issues 6 parking citations per hour on average.
How many citations will the officer issue during a 7.5-hour shift?