Question

the average rainfall amounts for two of the world’s wettest places are given. determine which location has the greater average rainfall and by how many inches. round to the nearest inch. waialeale (hawaii): 11,455 millimeters and ureca (guinea): 411 inches click the icon to view a table of english and metric equivalents. the average rainfall is greater in the average rainfall is greater by approximately inches. waialeale. ureca.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert Wai aleale's rainfall to inches

We know that 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters. So, to convert 11455 millimeters to inches, we use the formula $inches=\frac{millimeters}{25.4}$. So, $inches=\frac{11455}{25.4}\approx451$ inches.

Step2: Compare the rainfall amounts

Wai aleale's rainfall is approximately 451 inches and Ureca's rainfall is 411 inches. Since 451 > 411, Wai aleale has more rainfall.

Step3: Calculate the difference

The difference in rainfall amounts is $451 - 411=40$ inches.

Answer:

The average rainfall is greater in Wai aleale. The average rainfall is greater by approximately 40 inches.