SOLUTION: 2 inches of heavy, wet snow are equivalent to an inch of rain. Estimate the water content of 5 inches of heavy, wet snow. The water content of 5 inches of snow is _____ inches

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Question 763699: 2 inches of heavy, wet snow are equivalent to an inch of rain. Estimate the water content of 5 inches of heavy, wet snow. The water content of 5 inches of snow is _____ inches
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2/1 = 5/x

2*x =5*1

2x = 5

x = 5/2

x = 2.5

The water content of 5 inches of snow is __2.5___ inches