Question

Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:
What should be added to $5.09$ to get $5.5$?
(a) $0.41$

(b) $0.59$

(c) $0.49$

(d) $0.95$

Answer 1

The decimal number which should be added to $5.09$ to get $5.5$ is obtained by subtracting $5.09$ from $5.5$.
Converting the given decimals to like decimals, we have $5.09$ and $5.50$.
∴ Required decimal $=5.50-5.09=0.41$
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).