After a snowstorm, the newspaper reports that Buffalo, New York, received 1.50 inches of precipitation. If we assume an average water equivalent ratio for this snowstorm, then Buffalo received about ____ inches of snow.

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The average water equivalent ratio for snow is typically around 10:1, meaning 1 inch of precipitation is equivalent to about 10 inches of snow. Therefore, 1.50 inches of precipitation would result in approximately 15 inches of snow.

After a Snowstorm, the Newspaper Reports That Buffalo, New York