Final answer:
Neil can expect an additional 7.61 inches of rain for the rest of April, calculated by subtracting the total rainfall he recorded (5.04 inches) from the average monthly rainfall for April (12.65 inches).
Step-by-step explanation:
Neil recorded the amount of rain that fell over three days in April: 1.25 inches on day 1, 0.7 inches on day 2, and 3.09 inches on day 3. To calculate how much more rainfall Neil can expect for the month, we'll first add up the total recorded so far and then subtract it from the average monthly rainfall for April.
- Total recorded rainfall for the three days = 1.25 + 0.7 + 3.09 = 5.04 inches
- Average April rainfall = 12.65 inches
- Rainfall Neil can expect = Average April rainfall - Total recorded rainfall
- Anticipated rainfall = 12.65 - 5.04 = 7.61 inches
Therefore, the correct answer is b) 7.61 inches, which is not listed in the given options, so this might indicate a typo or mistake within the question's options. Neil can expect an additional 7.61 inches of rain for the rest of April, based on the data he has collected.