Question

At the start of summer, Crater Lake 1 1/4 inches below normal. By the end of summer, it had decreased an additional 2 3/8 inches. What is it's new level?

Answer 1

Answer: 3 5/8 below normal

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that Crater Lake is 1 1/4 inches below normal and that by the end of summer, it had decreased an additional 2 3/8 inches.

The new level will be:

= 1 1/4 + 2 3/8

= 1 2/8 + 2 3/8

= 3 5/8 below normal