CPS CPS Firefighter Test Firefighter Mathematical Reasoning Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A rectangular fire suppression zone measures 45 feet by 30 feet. What is the area in square feet?

Accepted Answer

1,350 sq ft

Answer

1,200 sq ft

Answer

1,500 sq ft

Answer

1,050 sq ft

Question 2

A crew of 5 firefighters can clear a debris field in 4 hours. How long would it take 8 firefighters working at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

2.5 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

1.5 hours

Question 3

A fire travels 300 feet in 5 minutes. At this rate, how far will it travel in 22 minutes?

Accepted Answer

1,320 feet

Answer

1,200 feet

Answer

1,260 feet

Answer

1,380 feet

Question 4

Engine Company 7 used 1,800 gallons of water on a fire. If their tanker holds 3,000 gallons, what percentage of their supply remains?

Accepted Answer

40%

Answer

35%

Answer

45%

Answer

30%

Question 5

A firefighter climbs 18 steps per floor. If the fire is on the 7th floor and each step is 8 inches high, how many total feet does the firefighter climb?

Accepted Answer

84 feet

Answer

72 feet

Answer

63 feet

Answer

96 feet

Question 6

A fire department budget allocates $240,000 for equipment. If protective gear costs $1,600 per set and there are 30 firefighters, how much budget remains after purchasing gear for all firefighters?

Accepted Answer

$192,000

Answer

$196,000

Answer

$188,000

Answer

$192,800