Question

Sophia had $\$112.27$. Her mother gave her $\$125.56$. How much money does Sophia have in total?

• A. $\$237.83$
• B. $\$273$
• C. $\$237.38$
• D. $\$273.83$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\$237.83$

Amount of money Sophia had $=\$112.27$
Amount of money Sophia received from her mother $=\$125.56$
Total amount of money with Sophia $=\$112.27+\$125.56$

Step 1: Align the decimal numbers according to their place values one below the other

Step 2: Add each column of digits, starting from the right.

If the sum of a column is more than 10, regroup the numbers to the left column on the left


Finally, place the decimal point in the sum vertically below the decimal points in the addition operation.
So, the total amount of money with Sophia is $\$237.83$.