Question

The total snowfall in Burke, Virginia, this January was 7 2/9 in. In February, 20% more snow fell than in January. How much snow fell in February in Burke, Virginia? Express your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

Total snowfall in January = 7 2/9 inches
= 65/9 inches
Percentage of more snowfall in February = 20%
Then
Amount of more snowfall in February = (20/100) * (65/9)
= (1/5) * (65/9)
= 13/9 inches
Then
Total snowfall in February = (13/9) + (65/9)
= 78/9 inches
= 26/3 inches
= 8 2/3 inches
So the amount of snowfall in Burke Virginia in the month of February is 8 2/3 inches. I hope the procedure is clear enough for you to understand.