Mathematical Reasoning & Problem Solving Flashcards
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A department processes 1,200 cases per year. If they increase efficiency by 15%, how many cases will they process?
Answer: 1,380
15% of 1,200 = 180. New total: 1,200 + 180 = 1,380.
An officer works an 8-hour shift. If 30% is spent on patrol, 25% on reports, and 15% on court, how many hours remain?
Answer: 2.4 hours
Allocated: 70%. Remaining: 30% of 8 hours = 2.4 hours.
If a radar gun shows a vehicle traveling at 72 feet per second, approximately how fast is that in miles per hour?
Answer: 49 mph
72 x 3,600 / 5,280 = 49.1 mph, approximately 49 mph.
A rectangular parking lot is 200 feet by 150 feet. If each parking space requires 180 square feet, what is the maximum number of spaces?
Answer: 166
Area = 30,000 sq ft. Spaces = 30,000 / 180 = 166.67, maximum 166.
Three officers split a $750 overtime fund in the ratio 3:2:1. How much does the officer with the largest share receive?
Answer: $375
Total parts: 6. Largest share: 3/6 x $750 = $375.
A stolen vehicle was driven 132 miles on 6 gallons of gas. How many miles per gallon did it average?
Answer: 22 mpg
132 / 6 = 22 mpg.