Mathematics and Arithmetic Flashcards
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An officer earns $52,000 per year. After a 5% raise, what is the new annual salary?
Answer: $54,600
5% of $52,000 = $2,600; $52,000 + $2,600 = $54,600.
A shift has 4 officers patrolling 32 square miles. If 1 officer calls in sick and the patrol area stays the same, how many square miles must each remaining officer cover?
Answer: 10.67 square miles
32 ÷ 3 = 10.67 square miles per officer.
A report takes 20 minutes to write. An officer has 3 hours at the end of shift. How many complete reports can the officer finish?
Answer: 9 reports
3 hours = 180 minutes; 180 ÷ 20 = 9 reports.
A precinct responded to 1,200 calls last month. This month, calls increased by 25%. How many calls were received this month?
Answer: 1,500 calls
25% of 1,200 = 300; 1,200 + 300 = 1,500 calls.
An officer drove 250 miles in 5 hours. What was the average speed?
Answer: 50 mph
250 ÷ 5 = 50 mph.
A jail holds 300 inmates. If 60 are released and 45 new inmates arrive, what is the new total?
Answer: 285 inmates
300 − 60 + 45 = 285 inmates.