Question

Andrew bought 0.95 kilograms of mangoes and 0.35 kilograms of oranges. How much fruit did he buy in total?

• A. $1.25$ kilograms
• B. $1.20$ kilograms
• C. $1.30$ kilograms
• D. $1.35$ kilograms

Answer 1

The correct option is C $1.30$ kilograms

$\text{Weight of mangoes Andrew bought}=0.95kg$

$\text{Weight of oranges Andrew bought}=0.35kg$

$\text{Total weight of the fruits}=0.95kg+0.35kg$

Step 1: Align the decimal numbers according to their place values one below the other
$O.th$
$0.95+0.35-----$

Step 2: Add each column of digits, starting on the right.

If the sum of a column is more than 10, carry digits to the next column on the left

Finally, place the decimal point of the sum vertically below the other decimal points.
$\therefore$ Andrew bought 1.30 kilograms of fruits in total.