Question

The total rainfall in Forks, Washington, this October was 8 3/8 in. In September, 60% less rain fell than in October.

How much rain fell in September in Forks, Washington?

Express your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

so divide 8 3/8 by six

Answer 2

multiply 8 3/8 by .60 for your answer then add that to the original number

Answer 3

60% LESS rain. don't add it, subtract.

Answer 4

5 1/10?

Answer 5

- 8 3/8

Answer 6

8.375 is 8 3/8 in decimal form multiply that by .6

Answer 7

3 11/40?

Answer 8

5.025 is the answer to that

Answer 9

now make it a fraction

Answer 10

5 1/40 i'm pretty sure

Answer 11

It's actually 3 7/20