Firefighter Math 2

Question 1

A fire truck travels 45 miles in 30 minutes responding to a call. What is its average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

90 mph

Answer

60 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

75 mph

Question 2

A hose discharges 250 gallons per minute. How many gallons flow in 4 minutes?

Accepted Answer

1,000 gallons

Answer

750 gallons

Answer

500 gallons

Answer

1,250 gallons

Question 3

If 3/4 of a 2,000-gallon tank is full, how many gallons does it contain?

Accepted Answer

1,500 gallons

Answer

1,250 gallons

Answer

1,750 gallons

Answer

1,000 gallons

Question 4

A ladder is 24 feet long. What is 1/3 of its length?

Accepted Answer

8 feet

Answer

6 feet

Answer

12 feet

Answer

10 feet

Question 5

A firefighter's gear weighs 45 lbs and an air tank adds 25 lbs. What is the total weight carried?

Accepted Answer

70 lbs

Answer

60 lbs

Answer

65 lbs

Answer

75 lbs

Question 6

A crew uses 1,800 gallons of water from a 3,000-gallon supply. What percentage remains?

Accepted Answer

40%

Answer

50%

Answer

60%

Answer

30%

Question 7

If a pump increases pressure by 12 psi every 10 seconds, what is the pressure gain after 50 seconds?

Accepted Answer

60 psi

Answer

48 psi

Answer

72 psi

Answer

50 psi