The total snowfall in Burke, Virginia, this January was 7 1/4 in. In February, 20% more snow fell than in January.

How much snow fell in February in Burke, Virginia?

Express your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

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The total snowfall in Burke, Virginia, this January was 7 1/4   in. In February, 20% more snow fell than in January.
 
How much snow fell in February in Burke, Virginia?
 
Express your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

anonymous · Answer

it is 85,2/4

anonymous · Answer

we firnd how much snowfalls is 20% 
71/4*0.2=14.2/4
next we find how much was in february 
71/4+14,2/4=85,2/4