Question

Belize is a small country in Central America. The

southern portion of the country receives an average
of 200 inches of rain per year. The northern portion
of the country averages 30% of this total. What is
the average yearly rainfall in the northern part of
Belize to the nearest inch?

a. 60
b. 20
c. 140
d. 40​

Answer 1

60 inches

Explanation:

30% of 200 inches = 200 inches * 30%

30% = 0.3

Substitute: 200 inches * 0.3

Multiply: 60 inches