During the first two weeks of January, the total rainfall in Springdale was 20 inches.
During the first two weeks of January, the total rainfall in Springdale was 20 inches. If the rainfall during the second week was 1.5 times the rainfall during the first week, what was the rainfall during the second week of January?
Answer/Solution
12 inches
Steps/Work
Total rainfall in 2 weeks = 20 inches.
Assume the rainfall in second week = 1.5x
Rainfall in first week = x
Total rainfall = 2.5x = 20 inches
x = 8 and 1.5x = 12
Rainfall during second week = 12 inches
Option E
Assume the rainfall in second week = 1.5x
Rainfall in first week = x
Total rainfall = 2.5x = 20 inches
x = 8 and 1.5x = 12
Rainfall during second week = 12 inches
Option E