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One report said that it rained 3 inches in two days. It actually rained 1.05 inches and 1.8 inches. How far off was the report? Explain your answer.

One report said that it rained 3 inches in two days. It actually rained 1.05 inches and 1.8 inches. How far off was the report? Explain your answer.
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One report said that it rained 3 inches in two days. It actually rained 1.05 inches and 1.8 inches. How far off was the report? Explain your answer.

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The reporter was of by .15 inches because you have to add the actual rain on both days and subtract from the reporters estimate.
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