In Charlotte, it rained every weekend in July. The first weekend it rained 1.05 inches, the second weekend 2.3 inches, the third weekend 1.73 inches and the fourth weekend 0.88 inches. What was the total rainfall in July?

To calculate the total rainfall in Charlotte for July, we need to sum the rainfall amounts for each weekend:

• First weekend: 1.05 inches
• Second weekend: 2.3 inches
• Third weekend: 1.73 inches
• Fourth weekend: 0.88 inches

Now, we add these amounts together:

\[ 1.05 + 2.3 + 1.73 + 0.88 \]

Calculating step-by-step:

1. \(1.05 + 2.3 = 3.35\)
2. \(3.35 + 1.73 = 5.08\)
3. \(5.08 + 0.88 = 5.96\)

Thus, the total rainfall in July is 5.96 inches.