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?

Answer 1

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.