Question

The depth (inches) of water that accumulates in the spring soil from melted snow can be determined by dividing the cumulative winter snowfall (inches) by 12. Determine the amount of winter snow that accumulates 6 inches of water in the soil.

Answer 1

72 inches

Explanation:

Lets say d is the depth of the water in the soil, and s is the cumulative snowfall.

d = s / 12

If d = 6:

6 = s / 12

s = 72

A cumulative snowfall of 72 inches will melt into 6 inches of accumulated water in the spring soil.