Question

Jeff has a rain gauge that shows 1 3/4 inches of rain. After it rains, the gauge shows 5 1/4 inches of rain. How much rain fell between the two readings?

A) 4 1/2 in.
B) 3 1/2 in.
C) 2 1/2 in.
D) 2 1/4 in.

Answer 1

That is 5 1/4 - 1 3/4

= 21/4 - 7/4

=14/4

= 3 1/2 inches