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  1. A police station processes 360 calls in a 24-hour period. On average, how many calls are received per hour?

    Answer: 15

    360 ÷ 24 = 15 calls per hour.

  2. A robbery suspect made off with $1,250 in cash and jewelry valued at $3,475. What is the total value of stolen goods?

    Answer: $4,725

    $1,250 + $3,475 = $4,725.

  3. An officer drives 15 miles to a crime scene at 45 mph. How many minutes does the trip take?

    Answer: 20 minutes

    Time = 15/45 hours = 1/3 hour = 20 minutes.

  4. Of 200 arrests last month, 45% were for misdemeanors. How many arrests were for felonies?

    Answer: 110

    45% misdemeanors = 90; 200 − 90 = 110 felony arrests.

  5. A police department spent $12,600 on uniforms for 42 officers. What was the average cost per officer?

    Answer: $300

    $12,600 ÷ 42 = $300 per officer.

  6. A foot patrol officer walks at 3.5 mph for 2 hours and 30 minutes. How far does she travel?

    Answer: 8.75 miles

    2.5 hours × 3.5 mph = 8.75 miles.

  7. A precinct receives 5 new vehicles. Each vehicle depreciates at $3,200 per year. What is the total annual depreciation for all 5 vehicles?

    Answer: $16,000

    5 × $3,200 = $16,000 total annual depreciation.