FCTC FREE FCTC Test Firefighter Mathematical Problems Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A fire truck uses 6.5 gallons of diesel per hour while pumping. How many gallons are consumed during a 3.5-hour operation?

Accepted Answer

22.75 gallons

Answer

20.5 gallons

Answer

23.5 gallons

Answer

19.5 gallons

Question 2

Out of 60 applicants who took the FCTC exam, 45 passed. What percentage of applicants passed?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

70%

Answer

80%

Answer

65%

Question 3

A firefighter climbs a 35-foot extension ladder at a rate of 2.5 feet per second. How long does it take to reach the top?

Accepted Answer

14 seconds

Answer

12 seconds

Answer

16 seconds

Answer

18 seconds

Question 4

A storage room measures 12 feet by 10 feet by 9 feet. What is the volume of the room in cubic feet?

Accepted Answer

1,080 cubic feet

Answer

900 cubic feet

Answer

990 cubic feet

Answer

1,200 cubic feet

Question 5

A fire department responds to 432 calls in a year. On average, how many calls per month does the department respond to?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

34

Answer

38

Answer

40

Question 6

A nozzle discharges 120 gallons per minute. A tank holds 840 gallons. How many minutes will it take to empty the full tank?

Accepted Answer

7 minutes

Answer

5 minutes

Answer

6 minutes

Answer

8 minutes