FBAT Mathematical Ability

Question 1

A patrol officer drives 24 miles in the first half of a shift and 36 miles in the second half. What is the total distance driven?

Accepted Answer

60 miles

Answer

50 miles

Answer

70 miles

Answer

55 miles

Question 2

A department has a budget of $48,000 for equipment split equally among 6 units. How much does each unit receive?

Accepted Answer

$8,000

Answer

$6,000

Answer

$7,000

Answer

$9,000

Question 3

An officer issues 7 citations on Monday, 5 on Tuesday, and 9 on Wednesday. What is the average number of citations per day?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

6

Answer

8

Answer

9

Question 4

A suspect ran 3/4 of a mile before being apprehended. How many feet did the suspect run? (1 mile = 5,280 feet)

Accepted Answer

3,960 feet

Answer

3,520 feet

Answer

4,000 feet

Answer

3,600 feet

Question 5

If a police cruiser gets 18 miles per gallon and gas costs $3.50 per gallon, what is the fuel cost for a 126-mile patrol?

Accepted Answer

$24.50

Answer

$21.00

Answer

$18.00

Answer

$28.00

Question 6

A crime scene is a rectangle measuring 15 feet by 20 feet. What is the area of the crime scene?

Accepted Answer

300 sq ft

Answer

250 sq ft

Answer

350 sq ft

Answer

280 sq ft