Question

The greatest monthly snowfall total in Alaska is 297.9 inches. This happened in February, 1953. Compare the daily average snowfall for February, 1953, with the average daily snowfall for Alaska's greatest 7- day snowfall. Use estimation.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Average daily snowfall for greatest 7- day snowfall is greater than average daily snowfall for February in 1953.

Explanation:

Data:

Alaska's greatest 7- day snowfall: 186.9 inches

Greatest February snowfall in Alaska: 297.9 inches

Average daily snowfall for February in 1953: 297.9/28

It can be estimated as: 280/28 = 10 inches

Average daily snowfall for greatest 7- day snowfall: 186.9/7

It can be estimated as: 210/7 = 30 inches