Question

Andrew requires 27.56 pounds of flour to bake cookies. He bought 14.72 pounds of flour from a store. His neighbor gave him an additional 12.4 pounds. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A. Andrew has the exact amount of flour he needs.
• B. Andrew has more flour than he requires.
• C. None of the above.
• D. Andrew has less flour than he requires.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Andrew has less flour than he requires.

Amount of flour Andrew bought = 14.72 lb
Amount of flour his neighbor gave him = 12.4 lb
Total amount of flour Andrew has = 14.72 + 12.4
The number of digits after the decimal point in both numbers is not equal.
So, both the decimals are unlike.
Add 0 to the hundredths place in 12.4. It can be written as 12.40.
Now, add the like decimals as shown in the following place value table.


Total amount of flour Andrew has = 14.72 + 12.40 = 27.12 lb
Since 27.12 < 27.56, Andrew has less flour than he requires.