If it rains $3 \frac{1}{4}$ inches per week, how much rain will fall over $5 \frac{1}{2}$ weeks?
A) $15 \frac{1}{8}$ inches
B) $17 \frac{7}{8}$ inches
C) 15 inches
D) $8 \frac{3}{4}$ inches

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the total rainfall, multiply the weekly rainfall by the number of weeks: $3 \frac{1}{4} \times 5 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{13}{4} \times \frac{11}{2} = \frac{143}{8} = 17 \frac{7}{8}$ inches.

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