From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM it rained 2.25 inches. At 11:00 AM
the rain increased to fall at a rate of 1.25 in. every two
hours. How many inches of rain landed on the ground by 5:00
PM?

a) 7
b) 9.75
c) 6
d) 3.25
e) 7.125

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From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM it rained 2.25 inches. At 11:00 AM the rain increased to fall at a rate o..

Answer / goat

c) 6

7 AM to 11 AM - 2.25
11 AM to 1 PM - 1.25
1 PM to 3 PM - 1.25
3 PM to 5 PM - 1.25

Total = 6 in

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From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM it rained 2.25 inches. At 11:00 AM the rain increased to fall at a rate o..

Answer / joshin varghese

ans 9.75
2.25+1.25+2.5+3.75=9.75

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From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM it rained 2.25 inches. At 11:00 AM the rain increased to fall at a rate o..

Answer / keyuri.30

d) 3.25

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From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM it rained 2.25 inches. At 11:00 AM the rain increased to fall at a rate o..

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d) 3.25

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