Problema Solution

The typical total rainfall for Raleigh, NC for the months of January, February, and March is 10.94 inches. In a given year, Raleigh recieves 4 inches of rainfall in January and 3.7 inches of rainfall in February. How much rainfall would need to be recorded for March to exceed this three-month total?

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t  = J + F + M

Solve for March (M)

M = T - J - F

M = 10.94 - 4 - 3.7 = 3.24 inches