The Average Monthly Precipitation P (In Inches), Including Rain, Snow $P = 2.47 \sin ( 0.40 t + 1.80 ) + 2.08,$

question 20

Multiple Choice

The average monthly precipitation P (in inches) , including rain, snow, and ice, for Sacramento, California can be modeled by $P = 2.47 \sin ( 0.40 t + 1.80 ) + 2.08,$ $0 \leq t \leq 12$ where $t$ is the time (in months) , with $t = 1$ corresponding to January. Find the total annual precipitation for Sacramento.

• A) \(18.02\) in.
• B) \(17.69\) in.
• C) \(14.52\) in.
• D) \(16.57\) in.
• E) \(18.90\) in.

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