Question

You town got 3.44 inches of rain in June, 5.07 inches in July, and 4.28 inches in August. What was the average rainfall over these three month? Round to the nearest tenths of an inch.

Answer 1

4.3 inches

Explanation:

1. Add all of the inches together

3.44 + 5.07 = 8.51

8.51 + 4.28 = 12.79

2. Divide 12.79 by how many months are included

12.79/3 = 4.263 (3 is repeating)

3. Round to the nearest tenth

4.263 -> 4.3