The rainfall in a town was 2.3 inches above normal in June. In July, the rainfall was 1.2 inches below normal. What was the difference in rainfall between the months?
The difference in rainfall between the months is the sum of the rainfall deviation in June and July.
In June, the rainfall was 2.3 inches above normal.
In July, the rainfall was 1.2 inches below normal.
Adding the two deviations together, we get:
2.3 inches + (-1.2 inches) = 1.1 inches
Therefore, the difference in rainfall between the months is 1.1 inches.
To find the difference in rainfall between June and July, we need to subtract the rainfall in July from the rainfall in June.
Rainfall in June (above normal) = 2.3 inches
Rainfall in July (below normal) = -1.2 inches (since it is below normal)
Difference in rainfall = Rainfall in June - Rainfall in July
= 2.3 inches - (-1.2 inches)
= 2.3 inches + 1.2 inches
= 3.5 inches
Therefore, the difference in rainfall between June and July is 3.5 inches.