Question

Ayush had 0.53 grams of salt. He used 0.12 grams of salt to make some eggs. How much salt does Tom have left?

• A. 0.41 grams
• B. 0.12 grams
• C. 0.65 grams
• D. 0.30 grams

Answer 1

The correct option is A 0.41 grams

Initial quantity of salt = 0.53 grams
Quantity of salt used = 0.12 grams

Quantity of salt left = 0.53 grams - 0.12 grams

$\text{Let's subtract}0.53-0.12:$

Step 1: Align the decimal numbers according to their place values one below the other.
$O.th0.53-0.12------$

Step 2: Subtract the numbers in the column from the right.

If needed, borrow a group of ten from the column to the left.
Finally, place the decimal point of the sum vertically below the other decimal points

Ayush has 0.41 grams of salt left.