Arithmetic Reasoning Flashcards
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A patrol officer works 8-hour shifts. If he works 5 days one week and earns $18.50 per hour, what is his gross pay for that week?
Answer: $740.00
8 hours × 5 days = 40 hours; 40 × $18.50 = $740.00.
A department budget of $48,000 must be split equally among 6 divisions. How much does each division receive?
Answer: $8,000
$48,000 ÷ 6 = $8,000 per division.
A civil servant drives 135 miles in 3 hours. What is the average speed in miles per hour?
Answer: 45 mph
135 miles ÷ 3 hours = 45 mph.
A fire station receives 240 calls in 30 days. What is the average number of calls per day?
Answer: 8
240 calls ÷ 30 days = 8 calls per day.
An officer earns a 12% raise on a base salary of $42,500. What is the new salary?
Answer: $47,600
$42,500 × 0.12 = $5,100 raise; $42,500 + $5,100 = $47,600.
A municipal water tank holds 15,000 gallons. If it is 40% full, how many gallons are in the tank?
Answer: 6,000
15,000 × 0.40 = 6,000 gallons.
A city maintenance crew repaired 3 miles of road in 4 days. At this rate, how many miles can they repair in 20 days?
Answer: 15 miles
3 miles ÷ 4 days = 0.75 miles/day; 0.75 × 20 = 15 miles.