The total rainfall in forks , washington, october was 8 3/8 in. in september ,60% less rainfall fell in october
how much rain fell in spetember in forks, washington?

express your awnswer in simplest form

Rainfall in October in Forks, Washington = 8 3/8 inches
                                                                 = 67/8 inches
Percentage of rainfall that has fallen less in September in Forks, Washington = 60%
Let us assume the amount of rainfall in September in Forks, Washington = x
Then
100x/60 = 67/8
10x/6 = 67/8
5x/3 = 67/8
5x * 8 = 67 * 3
40x = 201
x = 201/40
   = 5 1/40 inches
So the amount of rainfall in September in Washinton is 5 1/40 inches.

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