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There was a strong thunderstorm yesterday. Paul heard that it rained 1.31.3 inches, and Janet heard that it rained 1251\frac{2}{5} inches.\newlineWho heard that it rained less?\newlineChoices:\newline(A)Paul\newline(B)Janet

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Q. There was a strong thunderstorm yesterday. Paul heard that it rained 1.31.3 inches, and Janet heard that it rained 1251\frac{2}{5} inches.\newlineWho heard that it rained less?\newlineChoices:\newline(A)Paul\newline(B)Janet
  1. Convert to decimal: Convert 1251\frac{2}{5} into a decimal to compare with 1.31.3. \newline125=1+25=1+0.4=1.41\frac{2}{5} = 1 + \frac{2}{5} = 1 + 0.4 = 1.4
  2. Compare rainfall amounts: Compare the two amounts of rainfall: 1.31.3 inches (Paul) and 1.41.4 inches (Janet). \newline1.3 < 1.4
  3. Determine less rainfall: Determine who heard less rainfall. Since 1.31.3 is less than 1.41.4, Paul heard that it rained less

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