Asked by Eden S.

In the town of Mayfield, the precipitation totals are set to zero at the beginning of each year. Because of a drought early in the year, the totals on March 31st were below normal at -27 inches. The next three months were very rainy, and by July 1st the precipitation totals averaged 13 inches.

How much rain, in inches, did Mayfield get from April 1st through June 30th?
Answered by Ms. Sue
3 * 13 = _______ inches

Answered by Eden S.
What does * mean?
Answered by Eden S.
does it mean multiply
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. * means multiply
Answered by Damon
I am sorry. I do not understand the question.
Answered by Damon
If the total average from Jan 1 is +13, the rainfall in April, May and June must be much more than 13*3
Answered by Damon
If the total average from Jan 1 is +13, the rainfall in April, May and June must be much more than 13*3

3*-27 + 3 * x = 13 * 6
Answered by Damon
but perhaps it means the 27 is not the average but the total in the three months
-27 + x = 13*6
Answered by Eden S.
so the answer is 39?? Ms.Sue please answer if it is correct or not
Answered by Ms. Sue
I agree that the question is confusing. Please ask your teacher to clarify it.
Answered by Eden S.
Ok. For me that question was confusing too.