During the first two weeks of January, the total rainfall in Springdale was 40 inches. If the rainfall during the second week was 1.5 times the rainfall during the first week, what was the rainfall during the second week of January? Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 5 inches	B) 6 inches	C) 9 inches	D) 10 inches	E) 24 inches

Rationale: "total rainfall in 2 weeks = 40 inches . assume the rainfall in second week = 1 . x rainfall in first week = x total rainfall = 2.5 x = 40 inches x = 16 and 1.5 x = 24 rainfall during second week = 24 inches option e"
Answer: E