The graph represents the amount of rainfall shown by a rain measuring device over time as the storm subsides. What is the rate that the rain is falling

Question

Graph 0 hours 10 inches, 1 hour 9 inches, 2 hours 8 inches, 3 hours 7 inches
The rain is falling at a rate of ____ inches per hour
Side note tried 1 and was wrong

Answer 1

To calculate the rate at which the rain is falling, we can look at the change in rainfall over time.

From the graph you provided:

• At 0 hours, the rainfall is 10 inches.
• At 1 hour, the rainfall is 9 inches.
• At 2 hours, the rainfall is 8 inches.
• At 3 hours, the rainfall is 7 inches.

The overall decrease in rainfall from 0 to 3 hours is: 10 inches - 7 inches = 3 inches.

The time elapsed is: 3 hours - 0 hours = 3 hours.

Now we can find the rate of rainfall decrease: \[ \text{Rate} = \frac{\text{Total decrease in rainfall}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{3 \text{ inches}}{3 \text{ hours}} = 1 \text{ inch per hour}. \]

So, while you mentioned that 1 was incorrect, based on the information provided, the rate of rainfall falling is \(1\) inch per hour.

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