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Rainfall for October in Fiji averages 11" according to World Travel Guide. This year it rained 7% less. How many inches did it rain this year? (Round to the nearest tenth.)

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Explanation:

Step 1:
Calculate the amount of rainfall in October taking into account the 7% less
11 inches of rainfall in October * 0.07(7% as a fraction) = 0.77 inch reduction

11 inches - 0.77 = 10.23 inches in October(this is equivalent to 1/12 of a year as there are 12 months in a year)

10.23 * 12 = 122.76 inches of rainfall in Fiji in a year

Rounded to the nearest tenth = 122.8 inches

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