Use a proportion to solve the problem.
-Under typical conditions, $1 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{ft}$ of snow will melt to 2 in. of water. To how many inches of water will $5 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{ft}$ of snow melt?
A) $7 \frac{1}{3}$ in.
B) $7 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{in}$.
C) 11 in.
D) $8 \frac{1}{4}$ in.

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To solve the problem, set up a proportion using the given information: $\frac{1.5 \text{ ft of snow}}{2 \text{ in. of water}} = \frac{5.5 \text{ ft of snow}}{x \text{ in. of water}}$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = \frac{5.5 \times 2}{1.5} = 7.333$ inches of water, which is $7 \frac{1}{3}$ inches.

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