FCTC FREE FCTC Test Firefighter Mathematical Problems Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A fire engine tank holds 500 gallons of water. After fighting a fire, 35% of the water has been used. How many gallons remain in the tank?

Accepted Answer

325 gallons

Answer

175 gallons

Answer

165 gallons

Answer

350 gallons

Question 2

A ladder is placed against a building so that the base is 8 feet from the wall and the ladder reaches 15 feet up the wall. What is the length of the ladder?

Accepted Answer

17 feet

Answer

16 feet

Answer

23 feet

Answer

19 feet

Question 3

A firefighter earns $28.50 per hour and works 48 hours in one week. What is the total gross pay for that week?

Accepted Answer

$1,368.00

Answer

$1,248.00

Answer

$1,428.00

Answer

$1,308.00

Question 4

A hose delivers water at a rate of 95 gallons per minute. How many gallons are delivered in 12 minutes?

Accepted Answer

1,140 gallons

Answer

1,040 gallons

Answer

1,200 gallons

Answer

1,080 gallons

Question 5

A fire station has 4 crews working rotating 24-hour shifts. If each crew works 8 shifts per month, how many total crew-shifts are worked in a month?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

24

Answer

28

Answer

36

Question 6

A building is 240 feet long and 180 feet wide. What is the perimeter of the building?

Accepted Answer

840 feet

Answer

420 feet

Answer

780 feet

Answer

960 feet