SOLUTION: if 8inches of snow is equeal to 1 inch of rain. How much rain is 13 inches of snow?

Algebra ->  Percentage-and-ratio-word-problems -> SOLUTION: if 8inches of snow is equeal to 1 inch of rain. How much rain is 13 inches of snow?      Log On


   



Question 859183: if 8inches of snow is equeal to 1 inch of rain. How much rain is 13 inches of snow?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Let x represent How much rain is 13 inches of snow?
+1%2F8+=+x%2F13
8x = 13
x = 13/8 in of rain 0r 1 58 in