Question

Mark (✓) against the correct answer in each of the following:
3.5 + 4.05 − 6.005 = ?
(a) 1.545
(b) 1.095
(c) 1.6
(d) none of these

Answer 1

(a) 1.545

(3.50 + 4.05) $-$ 6.005
7.550 $-$ 6.005
Converting into like decimals and then adding:
3.50
+ 4.05
7.55
Converting into like decimals and then subtracting:
7.550
$-$ 6.005
1.545