Question

there are currently 9 inches of snow on the ground in tollesboro. if snow continues to fall at a rate of 1/4 inch of new snow per hour, how much snow will be on the ground after 6 hours?

1.5 inches
6 inches
7.5 inches
10.5 inches
11.75 inches

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate new snowfall

$\frac{1}{4} \times 6 = 1.5$ inches

Step2: Add to existing snow

$9 + 1.5 = 10.5$ inches

Answer:

10.5 inches