Question

If the last 2 months of the year each have the most common amount of rainfall, how much more rain will fall for the year?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The table shows the amount of rainfall recorded over the first 10 months of a year. Draw a line plot, if needed.

Amount of Rainfall (inches)

Part A

What is the difference between the greatest and least amounts of rainfall in a month?

Let x = the unknown.

Greatest amount= 3 1/4

Least amount = 3/4

x= 3 1/4 - 3/4 = 2 1/2 inches.

Part B

If the last 2 months of the year each have the most common amount of rainfall, how much more rain will fall for the year?

The number with the most common amount is 2 3/4.

2 3/4 + 2 3/4 = 5 1/2 inches.