NYPD NYPD Mathematical Reasoning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An officer works 8 hours per day for 5 days. How many total hours does the officer work?
- 35
- 40 (Correct answer)
- 45
- 50
Correct answer: 40
8 hours × 5 days = 40 total hours worked.
Question 2: A patrol car travels at 60 mph for 2.5 hours. How many miles does it travel?
- 120
- 150 (Correct answer)
- 180
- 100
Correct answer: 150
60 mph × 2.5 hours = 150 miles.
Question 3: An officer earns $75,000 per year. What is the approximate monthly salary?
- $5,500
- $6,000
- $6,250 (Correct answer)
- $7,500
Correct answer: $6,250
$75,000 ÷ 12 months = $6,250 per month.
Question 4: If 3 officers are each assigned 12 cases, how many total cases are assigned?
- 24
- 30
- 36 (Correct answer)
- 42
Correct answer: 36
3 officers × 12 cases each = 36 total cases.
Question 5: A crime scene is 45 feet long and 20 feet wide. What is the area in square feet?
- 65
- 900 (Correct answer)
- 130
- 1,000
Correct answer: 900
Area = length × width = 45 × 20 = 900 square feet.
Question 6: An officer responds to 4 calls in the first hour and 6 calls in the second hour. What is the average calls per hour?
- 4
- 5 (Correct answer)
- 6
- 10
Correct answer: 5
(4 + 6) ÷ 2 hours = 5 calls per hour on average.
An officer works 8 hours per day for 5 days.
How many total hours does the officer work?