Question

In the first 1/3 hour of a snow storm, 1/12 of an inch or snow fell. If the snow continues to fall at the same rate, how many inches of snow will fall in 2 hours?

Answer 1

Answer: 1/2 inch

Explanation:

1/3 of an hour 1/12 inches fell

in one hour 3/12 or 1/4 inches fell

in 2 hours 2/4 or 1/2 inches fell