Rainfall for August in Fiji averages 11" according to World Travel Guide. This year it rained 2% less. How many inches did it rain this year?
11 * 0.98
To determine how many inches of rain fell this year in Fiji, we first need to find 2% less than the average rainfall of 11 inches. Here's how to calculate it:
Step 1: Calculate 2% of 11 inches
To find 2% of a number, multiply the number by 0.02.
2% of 11 inches = 11 inches * 0.02 = 0.22 inches.
Step 2: Subtract the result from the average rainfall
To find the rainfall this year, subtract the calculated value from the average rainfall.
Rainfall this year = Average rainfall - 2% of average rainfall
Rainfall this year = 11 inches - 0.22 inches = 10.78 inches.
Therefore, this year it rained approximately 10.78 inches in Fiji, which is 2% less than the average rainfall of 11 inches.