Question

One of the highest snowfall rates ever recorded was in Silver Lake, Colorado, in April 1921, when just over 7 feet of snow fell in 27 hours. What was the rate in inches per hour?

Answer 1

3 1/9 inches per hour

Explanation:

1 ft = 12 inches

7 ft = 7·12 inches = 84 inches

Then the rate is ...

(84 inches)/(27 hours) = 28/9 inches/hour = 3 1/9 inches/hour