Question

A weather report stated that the monthly rain amounts for the past three months were 15.82 inches, 17.4 inches, and 9.56 inches.

What is the total amount of rainfall for the three months?
A. 27.12 inches
B. 41.178 inches
C. 42.42 inches
D. 42.78 inches

Answer 1

42.78 inches

Explanation:

The anount of rainfall for the past three months are

15.82 inches

17.4 inches

9.56 inches

Therefore the total amount of rainfall for the three months can be calculated as follows

= 15.82+17.4+9.56

= 42.78

Hence the total rainfall for three months 42.78 inches