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*120 km/hThe average rainfall over a given placeduring the three-year period of 2003-2005was 65 cm. During the three-year period2002-2004 the average rainfall was 63 cm.The actual rainfall during 2005 was 60 cm.What was the rainfall in 2002?1. 55 cmx 60 cm3. 54 cm4. 53 cm​

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ANSWER:

Rain fall in 2002 = 54 CM

Step-by-step explanation:

The average rainfall over a GIVEN PLACE  during the three-year period of 2003-2005  was 65 cm. During the three-year period  2002-2004 the average rainfall was 63 cm.  The ACTUAL rainfall during 2005 was 60 cm

Average rainfall for 2003-2005 = 65 cm

Total rain fall for 2003-2005 = 65*3 = 195 cm

2005 = 60 cm

2003 & 2004 = 195 - 60 = 135 cm

Average rainfall for 2002-2004 = 63 cm

Total rain fall for 2002-2004 = 63*3 = 189 cm

2002 + 2003 & 2004 = 189

=> 2002 = 189 - 135

=> 2002 = 54 cm

Rain fall in 2002 = 54 cm



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