Question

This line plot shows the daily rainfall amounts during the month of May.

On June 1, the rainfall amount was 1/2 of the greatest daily rainfall that fell in May.
What was the rainfall amount on June 1?
Enter your answer in the box as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

Rainfall amount on June 1 = ¾ inch

Explanation:

Greatest daily rainfall in May = 1½

Rainfall amount in June 1 = ½ of 1½

Thus:

rainfall amount in June = ½ × 1½

= ½ × ³/2

= (1*3)/(2*2)

= ¾

Rainfall amount on June 1 = ¾ inch