There were 3.5 inches of snow on the ground. New snow was reported to be falling at a rate of 2.5 inches per hour. What expression represents the number of inches of snow that should be on the ground after h hours? How many inches of snow should be on the ground after 8 hours? 8 + 3.5 h; 16.75 inches 3.5 + 2.5 h; 23.5 inches 2.5 + 8 h; 30.5 inches (2.5 + 3.5) × h; 48 inches