SOLUTION: The average monthly rainfall for 6 months was 28.5 mm. If it had rained 1mm more each month. By how much would have the total been increased in six months?

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Question 1098674: The average monthly rainfall for 6 months was 28.5 mm. If it had rained 1mm more each month. By how much would have the total been increased in six months?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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Total rainfall: 6 * 28.5 mm = 171 mm

Total rainfall if 1mm more every month: 6 * 29.5 mm = 177 mm

The rainfall increases by 6 mm.