CPS CPS Firefighter Basic Math 2

Question 1

A fire hose delivers water at 150 gallons per minute. How many gallons are delivered in 25 minutes?

Accepted Answer

3,750 gallons

Answer

3,250 gallons

Answer

3,500 gallons

Answer

4,000 gallons

Question 2

A ladder extends 35 feet and is placed 7 feet from the base of a building. What is the ratio of the ladder's height reach to its base distance?

Accepted Answer

5:1

Answer

3:1

Answer

4:1

Answer

6:1

Question 3

A firefighter climbs 8 flights of stairs with each flight being 12 steps. How many total steps are climbed?

Accepted Answer

96

Answer

84

Answer

104

Answer

112

Question 4

A fire department receives 240 calls in 30 days. What is the average number of calls per day?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

7

Answer

9

Question 5

A tanker truck holds 3,500 gallons. After filling 4 structures, each requiring 650 gallons, how many gallons remain?

Accepted Answer

900

Answer

700

Answer

850

Answer

950

Question 6

A fire station budget allocates 35% of $80,000 to equipment. How much is allocated to equipment?

Accepted Answer

$28,000

Answer

$24,000

Answer

$26,000

Answer

$30,000