SSPO Numerical Reasoning Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

A vehicle involved in a pursuit travels a distance of 12.5 miles in 15 minutes. What was the vehicle's average speed in miles per hour (MPH)?

Accepted Answer

50 MPH

Answer

45 MPH

Answer

55 MPH

Answer

60 MPH

Question 2

Last year, your assigned patrol district recorded 240 residential burglaries. This year, the number increased to 288. What was the percentage increase in residential burglaries?

Accepted Answer

20%

Answer

15%

Answer

25%

Answer

48%

Question 3

An officer is taking a theft report where several items were stolen from a construction site. The site manager provides the following values: 3 power drills at $150 each, 1 generator at $800, and copper wiring valued at $1,250. What is the total monetary value of the stolen property to be listed in the report?

Accepted Answer

$2,500

Answer

$2,200

Answer

$2,350

Answer

$2,050

Question 4

An officer begins a surveillance operation at 22:00 hours on Tuesday and concludes it at 05:30 hours on Wednesday. What was the total duration of the surveillance?

Accepted Answer

7 hours, 30 minutes

Answer

6 hours, 30 minutes

Answer

8 hours, 30 minutes

Answer

7 hours, 00 minutes

Question 5

A police department has a budget of $150,000 for new patrol car equipment. They spend 40% on new computer terminals and 35% on camera systems. How much money is remaining in the equipment budget?

Accepted Answer

$37,500

Answer

$52,500

Answer

$60,000

Answer

$112,500

Question 6

An evidence bag contains 2.5 kilograms of a seized substance. For the lab report, the weight needs to be recorded in grams. How many grams does the substance weigh? (1 kilogram = 1,000 grams)

Accepted Answer

2,500 grams

Answer

25 grams

Answer

250 grams

Answer

25,000 grams