Regents Exam: Algebra I August 2016 (Problem 9 of 37)

The video tutorial guides students through the process of comparing average rainfall between New York and Arizona from July to September. It emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate units for measurement, systematically evaluating options, and ultimately choosing inches per month for more accurate data collection.

What is the main objective of Patricia's comparison between New York and Arizona?

• To measure the snowfall in both states.

• To determine which state has more sunny days.

• To compare the average rainfall between the two states.

• To find out the average temperature in each state.

Which of the following is NOT a suitable time interval for measuring rainfall in this context?

• Weeks

• Months

• Days

• Hours

Why is it important to use smaller units when measuring rainfall?

• Smaller units are cheaper to use.

• Smaller units are more commonly used.

• Smaller units provide more accurate measurements.

• Smaller units are easier to calculate.

Which unit was ultimately chosen to measure the average rainfall?

• Inches per month

• Feet per hour

• Inches per hour

• Feet per month

What is the equivalent of one foot in inches?

• 12 inches

• 10 inches

• 20 inches

• 15 inches