Question

Rain is falling steadily in Seattle, Washington. After 6 hours, 4 inches of rain has fallen. How many inches of rain will fall in 9.5 hours?

Answer 1

Answer: 14.25 inches in 9.5 hours.

Explanation:

The rate of inches per hour is 1.5. In 9.5 hours, this would add up to 14.25 inches.

Answer 2

6.3333333

Explanation:

6 = 4

9.5=X

cross multiply

6x=38

Divide both sides by 6

x=6.3333333