Question

Last year, a total of 26 inches of rain fell in Center City. This year, experts predict rainfall in Center City will increase by 15% over last year's total.

How many more inches of rain are predicted to fall in Center City this year than last year?

Answer 1

First, we need to find 15% of last years total rainfall to estimate next years. To do this, multiply last years rain by the decimal form of 15%.

26*.15=3.9

There will be 3.9 more inches of rain predicted to fall next year.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Multiply last years rainfall by the percent of increase.

26 inches x 0.15 = 3.9 inches more.

Round the answer as needed.