water level of a river in the city of Melbourne changed by − 4 1/4 feet over a 3-month period. Which of these describes the average monthly change in the water level of the river? On an average, the water level decreased by 1 1/4 feet per month. On an average, the water level decreased by 1 5/12 feet per month.  On an average, the water level decreased by 1 2/34 feet per month. On an average, the water level

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The water level of a river in the city of Melbourne changed by − 4 1/4 feet over a 3-month period. Which of these describes the average monthly change in the water level of the river?

On an average, the water level decreased by 1 1/4 feet per month.

On an average, the water level decreased by 1 5/12 feet per month. 

On an average, the water level decreased by 1 2/34 feet per month.

On an average, the water level decreased by 1 1/12 feet per month.

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