NYS - Court Officer Mathematics and Arithmetic Flashcards
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A prisoner transport takes 45 minutes each way. If an officer completes 4 round trips in a day, how many total hours are spent on transport?
Answer: 6 hours
Each round trip is 90 minutes; 4 round trips = 360 minutes = 6 hours.
Out of 80 applicants for a court officer position, 35% passed the written examination. How many applicants passed?
Answer: 28
Multiply 80 by 0.35: 80 × 0.35 = 28 applicants passed.
A court session begins at 9:15 AM and concludes at 12:45 PM. How long did the session last?
Answer: 3 hours 30 minutes
From 9:15 AM to 12:45 PM is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
$1,200 worth of equipment is divided equally among 8 court officers. How much does each officer receive?
Answer: $150
Divide the total equipment value by the number of officers: $1,200 ÷ 8 = $150.
A court officer scans 12 bags per minute at a security checkpoint. How many bags can be scanned in a 2.5-hour period?
Answer: 1,800
Convert 2.5 hours to 150 minutes, then multiply: 12 × 150 = 1,800 bags.
An officer walks at 3 miles per hour while on patrol. How far will the officer travel during a 6.5-hour shift?
Answer: 19.5 miles
Multiply the speed by the time: 3 × 6.5 = 19.5 miles.