Word Problems Based on Addition of Decimal Numbers
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Question
Sophia had $112.27. Her mother gave her $125.56. How much money does she has now?
A
$237.83
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B
$273.83
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C
$237.38
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D
$273.38
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Solution
The correct option is A$237.83 Money Sophia had=$112.27
Money received her mother=$125.56
Total money she has now =$112.27+$125.56
Now add: Step 1: Align the decimal numbers according to their place values one below the other HTO.th 112.27+125.56−−−−−−−−
Step 2: Add each column of digits, starting on the right.
If the sum of a column is more than 10, carry digits to the next column on the left.
Finally, place the decimal point of the sum vertically below the other decimal points