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.