Mathematics and Arithmetic Flashcards
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An officer works 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week. How many hours does the officer work in a 4-week month?
Answer: 160 hours
8 hours × 5 days × 4 weeks = 160 hours.
A patrol district covers 48 square miles and has 6 patrol zones. How many square miles does each zone cover equally?
Answer: 8 square miles
48 ÷ 6 = 8 square miles per zone.
A dispatcher received 240 calls in a 12-hour shift. What was the average number of calls per hour?
Answer: 20 calls
240 ÷ 12 = 20 calls per hour.
An officer travels 15 miles to a call at 30 mph. How many minutes does the trip take?
Answer: 30 minutes
15 miles ÷ 30 mph = 0.5 hours = 30 minutes.
A department has 120 officers. If 15% are assigned to detective units, how many officers are detectives?
Answer: 18 officers
15% of 120 = 0.15 × 120 = 18 officers.
A police vehicle gets 18 miles per gallon. If the gas tank holds 20 gallons, how far can the vehicle travel on a full tank?
Answer: 360 miles
18 mpg × 20 gallons = 360 miles.