Question

The level of a lake was 8 inches below normal. It decreased 1 1/4 inches in June and 2 3/8 inches more in July. What was the new level with respect to the normal level?

Answer 1

It would be: 8 - (1 1/4 + 2 3/8)

8 - (5/4 + 19/8)

8-29/8

64-29/8

35/8 inches OR  4.375 is your answer

Answer 2

I think you answers is 2.875 
if wrong . im sorry about that