32. In the graph above, which represents the amount of rainfall in a particular state by month, what is the total rainfall for the first 3 months of the year?
Answer: A
The total rainfall for the first 3 months of the year is 3 1/2 inches.
The total rainfall for January, February, and March adds up to 3 1/2 inches, as indicated in the graph.
A) 3 1/2 inches
This option is correct because it accurately reflects the sum of the rainfall measurements for the first three months as represented in the graph.
B) 2 inches
This option is incorrect as it underestimates the total rainfall for the first three months. The graph clearly shows higher measurements than 2 inches.
C) 4 inches
This option is incorrect since it overstates the total rainfall recorded for the first three months. The graph indicates a total less than 4 inches.
D) 1 1/2 inches
This option is incorrect as it significantly underrepresents the total rainfall for the first three months. The graph shows that the actual total is much higher.
Conclusion
The correct answer, 3 1/2 inches, is definitively supported by the data presented in the graph for the first three months. All other options either underestimate or overestimate the actual total, highlighting the precise measurement indicated in the graph.