Question

During one winter snow storm in Denver, Colorado, Jesse noted that 6 inches of snow fell in 2

1/3 hours. What was the rate of snowfall in one hour?

Answer 1

• 2 4/7 inches per hour

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Given:

• 6 inches of snow fell in 2 1/3 hours.

Divide the number of inches by the time to get the rate of snowfall:

• 6 ÷ 2 1/3 =
• 6 ÷ 7/3 =
• 6 × 3/7 =
• 18/7 =
• 2 4/7 inches