The depth (inches) of water that accumulates in the spring soil from melted snow can be determined by dividing the cumulative winter snowfall (inches) by 12. Determine the amount of winter snow that accumulates 6 inches of water in the soil.

The water depth equals the cumulative snowfall divided by 12. To find snowfall that produces 6 inches of water, multiply both sides by 12: 6 × 12 = 72 inches. Therefore, the correct choice is 72 inches of snow.

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