The average rainfall in Delhi for August is 235 mm . What is the amount of rainfall receives this year if it rained 12% more? (Round -off your answer to nearest mm)
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Delhi receives 264mm rainfall this year if it rained 12% more
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Find the amount of increased in rainfall in a month:
Rainfall in a month = 235 mm
12% increase = 0.12 x 235 = 28.2mm
Rainfall = 235 + 28.2 = 263.2 mm
Find the amount of rainfall in a year:
1 month = 263.2 mm
1 year = 263.2 x 12 = 3158.4 ≈ 3158 mm
Answer: Total rainfall in this year = 3158 mm
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