Police Math Test Police Math Speed, Distance, and Time 2

Question 1

A patrol car travels 90 miles in 1.5 hours. What is its average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

75 mph

Answer

90 mph

Question 2

A suspect vehicle drives at 50 mph for 3 hours. How far does it travel?

Accepted Answer

150 miles

Answer

100 miles

Answer

120 miles

Answer

180 miles

Question 3

How long does it take to travel 240 miles at 60 mph?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

5 hours

Answer

6 hours

Question 4

An officer drives 30 miles in 40 minutes. What is the average speed in mph?

Accepted Answer

45 mph

Answer

40 mph

Answer

50 mph

Answer

55 mph

Question 5

A car travels at 65 mph for 2 hours and then 55 mph for 1 hour. What total distance is covered?

Accepted Answer

185 miles

Answer

175 miles

Answer

195 miles

Answer

205 miles

Question 6

If a vehicle covers 15 miles in 20 minutes, how far will it travel in 1 hour at the same speed?

Accepted Answer

45 miles

Answer

30 miles

Answer

40 miles

Answer

60 miles

Question 7

A patrol unit needs to reach a scene 36 miles away in 30 minutes. What minimum average speed is required?

Accepted Answer

72 mph

Answer

60 mph

Answer

66 mph

Answer

78 mph