CPS FREE CPS Firefighter Test Firefighter Mathematical Reasoning Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A fire hose delivers water at 250 gallons per minute. How many gallons will be delivered in 18 minutes?

Accepted Answer

4,500 gallons

Answer

3,500 gallons

Answer

4,000 gallons

Answer

5,000 gallons

Question 2

A ladder truck carries 3 ladders measuring 14 ft, 24 ft, and 35 ft. What is the total combined length?

Accepted Answer

73 ft

Answer

63 ft

Answer

68 ft

Answer

78 ft

Question 3

A fire station responded to 48 calls last month. If 25% were false alarms, how many were actual emergencies?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

12

Answer

24

Answer

38

Question 4

An engine company uses 60 gallons of fuel per day at $4.50 per gallon. What is the weekly fuel cost?

Accepted Answer

$1,890

Answer

$1,260

Answer

$1,620

Answer

$2,100

Question 5

A firefighter climbs 4 flights of stairs, each with 12 steps that are 8 inches tall. What is the total height climbed in feet?

Accepted Answer

32 ft

Answer

28 ft

Answer

36 ft

Answer

40 ft

Question 6

A fire department budget allocates $180,000 for equipment over 12 months. If spending is equal each month, how much is spent in 4 months?

Accepted Answer

$60,000

Answer

$45,000

Answer

$72,000

Answer

$90,000