Question

The level of a lake was 8 inches below normal. It decreased 1

Answer 1

Answer:

$-9\dfrac{5}{8}$ inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

The level of a lake was 8 inches below normal.

Now, it is given that the water level decreases $1\dfrac{1}{4} = 1.25$ inches in June and $2\dfrac{3}{8} =2.375$ inches more in July.

Therefore, the new level of water with respect to the normal level will be  

= - 8 - 1.25 - 2.375  

= - 9.625 inches

= $-9\dfrac{5}{8}$ inches. (Answer)