Question 157·Easy·Command of Evidence
Average January Rainfall in Three U.S. Cities
| City | Average rainfall (inches) |
|---|---|
| Miami | 2.2 |
| Seattle | 5.2 |
| Phoenix | 0.7 |
According to the table, what is the average January rainfall in Seattle?
For table and chart questions, first underline or note exactly what the question is asking (which city, which month, which category). Then go directly to the correct row and column in the table, read the value carefully, and finally match that exact value to the answer choices. Avoid estimating or guessing; the answer will always be shown clearly in the data.
Hints
Find the right city
Look at the left column labeled City. Which row contains Seattle?
Match the city to its rainfall
Once you locate the row with Seattle, look across that same row to the Average rainfall (inches) column.
Connect table value to answer choice
Identify the exact number listed for Seattle and then find the matching number among the answer choices.
Step-by-step Explanation
Understand what the question is asking
The question specifically asks: What is the average January rainfall in Seattle? So you need to find the value in the table that corresponds to the city Seattle under the Average rainfall (inches) column.
Locate the correct row in the table
Look down the City column until you find Seattle. This tells you which row of data you should focus on.
Read the value in the rainfall column for Seattle
In the row labeled Seattle, move across to the Average rainfall (inches) column. The number in this cell is the average January rainfall in Seattle, and it is 5.2 inches. Now choose the answer option that matches this value: 5.2 inches.