NYPD NYPD Mathematical Reasoning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A patrol covers 5 precincts with 120 officers each. How many officers are there in total?
- 500
- 550
- 600 (Correct answer)
- 650
Correct answer: 600
5 precincts × 120 officers = 600 total officers.
Question 2: A sergeant has a supply budget of $1,200. After spending $340 and then $480, how much remains?
- $280
- $380 (Correct answer)
- $420
- $260
Correct answer: $380
$1,200 − $340 − $480 = $380 remaining.
Question 3: A precinct reports 144 incidents over 12 months. What is the average number of incidents per month?
- 10
- 11
- 12 (Correct answer)
- 14
Correct answer: 12
144 ÷ 12 months = 12 incidents per month on average.
Question 4: If a department has 35,000 officers and 14,000 are on patrol, what fraction are on patrol?
- 2/5 (Correct answer)
- 1/3
- 3/7
- 1/2
Correct answer: 2/5
14,000 ÷ 35,000 = 2/5 of the department is on patrol.
Question 5: An officer's shift starts at 11:00 PM and ends at 7:00 AM. How many hours is the shift?
- 6
- 7
- 8 (Correct answer)
- 9
Correct answer: 8
From 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM spans exactly 8 hours.
Question 6: If 5 out of 25 reported crimes result in arrests, what is the arrest rate?
- 15%
- 20% (Correct answer)
- 25%
- 30%
Correct answer: 20%
5 ÷ 25 = 0.20 = 20% arrest rate.
NYPD NYPD Mathematical Reasoning 2
A patrol covers 5 precincts with 120 officers each.
How many officers are there in total?