Question

Snow is falling steadily in Syracuse, New York. After 2 hours, 4 inches of snow has fallen.

How many inches of snow will fall in 24 hours if it continues to snow at this rate?

Answer 1

Answer: 48

Step-by-step explanation: 4 inches in 2 hours makes it 2 inches in 1 hour, do 2x24, and you get the answer.

Answer 2

48 inches

Explanation:

4 in divided by 2 hours = 2 in per 1 hour

use this proportion to complete.

24 hours times 2 in. = 48 in. per 24 hours.