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

C.

anonymous · Answer

its c. 10 inches 
cuz the bucket already has 2 inches of rain
each day 1 inch is collected
it rains for 8 days
which is 8+2=10 :)