Question

The record for the most amount of rain in the shortest period of time in the United States was 12 inches in 42 minutes. How much rain fell in 15 minutes? in 28 minutes?

Answer 1

In 15 minutes, 4 2/7 inches of rain fell. In 28 minutes, 8 inches of rain fell.

Explanation:

First, find the amount of rain fell in 1 minute. Divide the total rain by how long it took for it all to fall.

12/42= (2/7)

Then, multiply that number by the amount of time.

(2/7)*15=30/7

(2/7)*28=8