Question

During a rainstorm Willow received 7/16 inch of rain, Summerset received 1/2 inch of rain, Clarkdale received 3/4inch of rain, and Riverton received 5/8 inch of rain. Which community received the most rain?

Answer 1

The problem says:

1. Willow received 7/16 inch of rain.
2. Summerset received 1/2 inch of rain.
3. Clarkdale received 3/4 inch of rain.
4. Riverton received 5/8 inch of rain.

Then, you have:

1. Willow:

7/16 inch=0.43 inch of rain

2. Summerset:

1/2 inch=0.5 inch of rain

3. Clarkdale:

3/4 inch=0.75 inch of rain

4. Riverton:

5/8 inch=0.62 inch of rain

Which community received the most rain?

The answer is: Clarkdale, which received 0.75 inch of rain.