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Arithmetic Reasoning Flashcards

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  1. A police officer works 8-hour shifts and earns $22.50 per hour. How much does the officer earn in a standard 5-day work week?

    Answer: $900

    The officer works 8 × 5 = 40 hours per week, and 40 × $22.50 = $900.

  2. A patrol car traveled 240 miles in 4 hours. What was the car's average speed?

    Answer: 60 mph

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

  3. A suspect's vehicle odometer read 45,320 miles at the start of a pursuit and 45,347 miles at the end. How far did the pursuit cover?

    Answer: 27 miles

    The pursuit distance is 45,347 − 45,320 = 27 miles.

  4. A correctional facility houses 480 inmates. If 15% are in disciplinary confinement, how many inmates are in disciplinary confinement?

    Answer: 72

    480 × 0.15 = 72 inmates are in disciplinary confinement.

  5. Officers seized $3,750 in cash from three suspects who each had an equal share. How much cash did each suspect have?

    Answer: $1,250

    $3,750 ÷ 3 = $1,250 per suspect.

  6. A crime was reported at 2:45 PM and officers arrived 23 minutes later. At what time did officers arrive?

    Answer: 3:08 PM

    2:45 PM + 23 minutes = 3:08 PM.

  7. A jail has 12 cells per block, 8 blocks per wing, and 3 wings. How many total cells does the facility have?

    Answer: 288

    12 × 8 × 3 = 288 total cells.