The snowfall

The state of Michigan recorded an all-time high snowfall of 355.9 inches during the winter of 1978-79. Its lowest snowfall of 81.3 inches was recorded during the winter of 1930-31. How much more snowfall did Michigan receive during the winter of 1978-79 than in 1930-31?

Correct answer:

x =  274.6 in

Step-by-step explanation:

$$\begin{gathered} a=355.9\text{in} \\ b=81.3\text{in} \\ x=a-b=355.9-81.3=274.6\text{in} \end{gathered}$$

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