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.

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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.

anonymous · Answer

This one isn't multiple choice omg.

anonymous · Answer

Added the missing info :)

aripotta · Answer

ok so 60% less means 40% total. so can just do 8 3/8 times 0.4

aripotta · Answer

or$$\frac{ 67 }{ 8}\times \frac{ 4 }{ 10 }$$

anonymous · Answer

Okay, hold up. 3 7/20

anonymous · Answer

Right?

aripotta · Answer

ye

anonymous · Answer

So that's the final answer then, right?

aripotta · Answer

yep cuz that's the simplest form

anonymous · Answer

Surprised I got that one right, lol. One question left!

aripotta · Answer

yay :) i'm glad you got it right. maybe you don't need my help lol

aripotta · Answer

in your next question, post what you think the answer is first @Brookeisbubz cuz i think you'll be able to do it on your own c:

anonymous · Answer

Oh, alright! I'll do that @AriPotta