Question

In April it rained 9.1 inches. It rained 4.2 inches less in May than in April. How much did it rain in May?

Answer 1

$Given \:rain \:fall \: in \: the \: month \:of$

$April = 9.1 \: inches$

/* According to the problem given */

$Rain \:fall \: in \: the \: month \:of$

$May = Rain \: fall \: in \: April - 4.2 \: inches$

$= 9.1 \: inches - 4.2 \: inches$

$= 4.9 \:inches$

Therefore.,

$\red{Rain \:fall \: in \: the \: month \:of}$

$\red{May} \green {= 4.9 \:inches}$

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Answer 2

Given :

• In April it rained 9.1 inches

• It rained 4.2 inches less in May than in April

To Find :

• How much did it rain in May

Solution :

It rained in May = 9.1 - 4.2 inches

⇒ It rained in May = 4.9 inches

★ it rained 4.9 inches in May