A bucket outside has 2 inches of rain in it. It rains steadily for 8 days, adding an inch of rain to the bucket each day. How many inches of rain are in the bucket?

Without calculating the answer, from the choices given, which is most reasonable?
A.
7 feet
B.
4 inches
C.
10 inches
D.
16 inches

Question

A bucket outside has 2 inches of rain in it. It rains steadily for 8 days, adding an inch of rain to the bucket each day. How many inches of rain are in the bucket?

Without calculating the answer, from the choices given, which is most reasonable?
A.
7 feet
B.
4 inches
C.
10 inches
D.
16 inches

anonymous · Answer

10 inches

espex · Answer

You start with 2" of water, and then you add 1" every day for 8 days.
2+(1*8)

anonymous · Answer

start out with 2 inches then add one inch for each day, thus another 8 inches

anonymous · Answer

Thanks. (: