Question

it rained 2.79 inches in july. What was the average daily rainfall in July? (Hint: July has 31 days.)

Answer 1

2.79 / 31 = 0.09 inches of daily rainfall

Answer 2

Rainfall in July = 2.79 inches.

July has 31 days.

2.79 : 31 = x : 1 Set up the proportion

2.79 / 31 = x/1 Cross multiply and switch.

2.79*1 / 31 = x Do the division

0.09 inches = x Answer