In a game of scrabble, Pinky scored 1,567 points and John scored 986 points. What is the total points scored by both of them?
A
2,553
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B
11,527
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C
11,427
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D
2,453
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Solution
The correct option is A 2,553 Points scored by Pinky = 1,567
Points scored by John = 986
Total points scored by them = Sum of points scored by Pinky and John
= 1,567 + 986
Let's add the numbers using vertical addition.
Vertical addition is a method of adding where the numbers are lined up in columns according to their place values. ∴ The total points scored by both of them is 2,553.