Question

Riley collected rain for several weeks in a rain gauge he collected 1.48 in the first week half that amount the 2nd weekhow much more rain will need to be collected before he has 5 inches

Answer 1

2.79 in. Half of 1.48 is .64 and if you add them you come to 2.21 then subtract 2.21 from 5 and you get 2.79.