The total snowfall in burke, virginia, this january was 7 2/9 in. in february, 20% more snow fell than in january. how much snow fell in february in burke, virginia? express your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Total snowfall in January = 7 2/9 inches
                                         = 65/9 inches
Percentage of more snowfall in February = 20%
Then
Amount of more snowfall in February = (20/100) * (65/9)
                                                             = (1/5) * (65/9)
                                                             = 13/9 inches
Then
Total snowfall in February = (13/9) + (65/9)
                                           = 78/9 inches
                                           = 26/3 inches
                                           = 8 2/3 inches
So the amount of snowfall in Burke Virginia in the month of February is 8 2/3 inches. I hope the procedure is clear enough for you to understand.