Question

The total rainfall in Forks, Washington, this October was 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

@IParke

Answer 2

@iGreen @Here_to_Help15

Answer 3

8 3/8 is the fraction for october

Answer 4

60% less means september's rain was 40% of october's. 40% as a fraction is 2/5. Multiply the October number by 2/5

Answer 5

so 2/5 times8 and 3/8?

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

6/40

Answer 8

am i right?

Answer 9

no

Answer 10

8 and 6/40

Answer 11

eight stays the samebecause its a whole numbah

Answer 12

so is that right?

Answer 13

not with multiplication. 8 gets mulitiplied by 2/5 as well

Answer 14

so how do we dot hat/

Answer 15

that?