QuestionFind the difference in rainfall between June (2.3 inches above normal) and July (1.2 inches below normal). Answer in inches.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The rainfall in June was.3 inches above normal.
. The rainfall in July was1. inches below normal.
3. We are asked to find the difference in rainfall between the two months.
STEP 2
First, we need to understand that when we say the rainfall is above normal, it means it is added to the normal amount. When it is below normal, it is subtracted from the normal amount.
STEP 3
In this case, we are asked to find the difference between the rainfall in June and July. We can do this by subtracting the rainfall in July from the rainfall in June.
STEP 4
Now, plug in the given values for the rainfall in June and July to calculate the difference.
STEP 5
Notice that we are subtracting a negative number, which is the same as adding a positive number.
STEP 6
Calculate the difference in rainfall between the two months.
The difference in rainfall between the two months was3.5 inches.
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