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The SAPOL written entrance exam is now administered by TAFE. This exam has four components:Reading and ComprehensionWriting ExpressionSpellingNumerical ReasoningThis basic quiz will provide you some idea of your skill level across all these categories combined. The eBook "Master the South Australia Police Exams" is a much more comprehensive training option for preparing yourself for the actual test.
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What is 80% of 54 - 29?
- A.
  
  25
- B.
  
  32
- C.
  
  24
- D.
  
  20
Correct Answer
D. 20

Explanation
The correct answer is 20. The way to calculate this is to work out 54 - 29 first. This is 25. We then calculate 80% of 25 which is 20. The eBook "Master the South Australia Police Exams" now includes a bonus chapter on mathematics WITHOUT a calculator which teaches how to make these calculations in detail.

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The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?
- A.
  
  4 years
- B.
  
  8 years
- C.
  
  10 years
- D.
  
  None of these
Correct Answer
A. 4 years

Explanation
Let the ages of children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6), (x + 9) and (x + 12) years.

Then, x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) + (x + 12) = 50

5x = 20

x = 4.

Age of the youngest child = x = 4 years.

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Since an immediate change was needed on an emergency basis, _____ by the governor to curtail railway expenditure.
- A.
  
  So it was proposed
- B.
  
  Was proposed
- C.
  
  Because of the proposal
- D.
  
  It was proposed
Correct Answer
D. It was proposed

Explanation
The sentence starts with the connector "SINCE" and the blank is after the comma. This means you need a subject, verb or both. Options "A" and "C" are eliminated because they also have connectors. Options "B" is eliminated because it has no subject. Leaving option "D" as the correct option.

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A father's age is five times his son's age. Four years ago the father was 9 times older than his son. How old are the father and son at present?
- A.
  
  30yrs and 6yrs
- B.
  
  25yrs and 5yrs
- C.
  
  40yrs and 8yrs
- D.
  
  None of these
Correct Answer
C. 40yrs and 8yrs

Explanation
You can solve this by rough estimation given you have multiple choice here. You can quickly see that each of the first 3 answers satisfy the condition that the father is currently 5 times the age of the son.

By subtracting 4 years from each age in each answer you will see them as follows:
a: 26 and 2
b: 21 and 1
c: 36 and 4

Now it is clear that the answer is c: 40 and 8 (because 4 x 9 = 36 and 5 x 8 = 40). These questions are why it is important to learn your multiplication tables prior to testing.

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What is twenty percent of 25% of 20.
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
B. 1

Explanation
Work this backwards if it helps. So 25% of 20 = 5 (another way to do this is 20 / 4 = 5).

Then 20% of 5 = 1 (another way to do this is 5 / 5 = 1)

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Making it to the bus terminal before noon will give you the.......to do some shopping.
- A.
  
  Luck
- B.
  
  Opportunity
- C.
  
  Possibilty
- D.
  
  Ways
Correct Answer
B. Opportunity

Explanation
This is the only grammatically correct word. The only other word which comes close is 'possibility'. However then the sentence would read "...would make it possible to do some shopping."

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Suzi's shop was damaged by vandals. The individual damages and costs were: 2 computers destroyed valued at $1240 each;5 desks broken valued at $80 each;3 walls painted with repairs costing $130 each wall;7 windows broken with repairs costing $117 each window.What is the total repair cost?
- A.
  
  3970
- B.
  
  4089
- C.
  
  4179
- D.
  
  4189
Correct Answer
B. 4089

Explanation
To calculate the answer, we first work out the sub totals of each category. This looks like this:
Computers = 2 x 1240 = 2480
Desks = 5 x 80 = 400
Walls = 3 x 130 = 390
Windows = 7 x 117 = 819

Then it is a matter of adding these totals together. 2480 + 400 + 390 + 819 = 4089.

If you need help with the individual calculations, you will find a bonus chapter on basic mathematics in the latest version of "Master the South Australia Police Exams" eBook.

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Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.Two of the most important first aid skills are resusitatian and controlling bleeding.

Correct Answer
resuscitation

Explanation
The correct spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled is "resuscitation."

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Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling and grammar for the word INCORRECTLY used.The complanents statement was very detailed.

Correct Answer
complainant's

Explanation
The correct spelling of the word on its own is 'complainant'. However, the apostrophe is inserted to designate ownership of the 'statement' to which is referred.

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Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.Today I learned that asfixiation is one of the greatest risks faced by a restrained person experiencing a state of excited delirium.

Correct Answer
asphyxiation

Explanation
The correct spelling for the word incorrectly spelled in the sentence is "asphyxiation." Asphyxiation refers to the act of being deprived of oxygen, often leading to suffocation or death. In the context of the sentence, it explains that asphyxiation is one of the greatest risks faced by a restrained person experiencing a state of excited delirium.

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Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.There they are! Their hiding behind those bushes!

Correct Answer
They're

Explanation
The correct use of there, their and they're is very likely going to be tested during your entrance exam. It is important to understand when each spelling is appropriate.

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Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.“Parenting is a highly contentious issue. There is no shortage of books, blogs, experts and opinions on how to parent. One recently published book, “Parentonomics’, by Joshua Gans, offers a refreshing perspective on this popular theme."Parenting is described as ‘highly contentious’. This means:
- A.
  
  That when people talk about it, other people want to talk about it too.
- B.
  
  It is a complicated topic.
- C.
  
  It is likely to cause arguments.
- D.
  
  It is boring to most people.
Correct Answer
C. It is likely to cause arguments.

Explanation
The answer is c). Contentious means that people have different opinions and viewpoints and these differences can clash and cause friction.

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Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.“Parenting is a highly contentious issue. There is no shortage of books, blogs, experts and opinions on how to parent. One recently published book, “Parentonomics’, by Joshua Gans, offers a refreshing perspective on this popular theme."The passage implies there is how much advice available on the topic on parenting?
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  A little bit.
- C.
  
  A lot.
- D.
  
  There is no information on this.
Correct Answer
C. A lot.

Explanation
The article states “There is no shortage of books, blogs, experts and opinions on how to parent.” This sentence means there are a lot of different types of advice available on parenting.

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15.

32 x 45 = ?
- A.
  
  1450
- B.
  
  1440
- C.
  
  1460
- D.
  
  1420
Correct Answer
B. 1440

Explanation
The correct answer is b) 1440. There are few people who could calculate in their head accurately enough to discern which exact answer is correct. In this case, it is useful to know how to work out the sum on scrap paper. Again, learning some basic mathematics will enable you to quickly answer this type of question.

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Spell the repeated word (use only lower case letters)

Correct Answer
definitely

Explanation
The word "definitely" is spelled correctly.

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Spell the repeated word (use only lower case letters)

Correct Answer
occurrence

Explanation
The word "occurrence" is spelled correctly.

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Sa Police Quiz

What is 80% of 54 - 29?

The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?

Since an immediate change was needed on an emergency basis, _____ by the governor to curtail railway expenditure.

A father's age is five times his son's age. Four years ago the father was 9 times older than his son. How old are the father and son at present?

What is twenty percent of 25% of 20.

Making it to the bus terminal before noon will give you the.......to do some shopping.

Suzi's shop was damaged by vandals. The individual damages and costs were: 2 computers destroyed valued at $1240 each;5 desks broken valued at $80 each;3 walls painted with repairs costing $130 each wall;7 windows broken with repairs costing $117 each window.What is the total repair cost?

Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.Two of the most important first aid skills are resusitatian and controlling bleeding.

Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling and grammar for the word INCORRECTLY used.The complanents statement was very detailed.

Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.Today I learned that asfixiation is one of the greatest risks faced by a restrained person experiencing a state of excited delirium.

Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.There they are! Their hiding behind those bushes!

32 x 45 = ?

Spell the repeated word (use only lower case letters)

Spell the repeated word (use only lower case letters)