Question

Anne predicts that the amount of rain that will fall this year will change by exactly 20 percent compared to last year. last year it rained 50 inches.

Answer 1

Answer:

This year the amount can be anywhere from 40 in. to 60 in.

Step-by-step explanation:

If this year it is 20% more, then it will be

50 in. × 1.2 = 60 in.

If it is 20% less, then it will be

50 in. × 0.8 = 40 in.

This year the amount can be anywhere from 40 in. to 60 in.