Question

A weather service records 28.8 inches of rain over a 12 month period. What is the average rainfall per month for the year?

A:
A)
17 inches
B)
2.4 inches
o
2.9 inches
D)
3.1 inches

Answer 1

B) 2.4 inches

Explanation:

The total amount of rain is 28.8 inches over 12 months. To find how much rain falls averagely in one month you need to divide the total by the amount of months. 28.8/12 = 2.4