Question

Subtract 22.75 from 37.2 and choose the correct option.

• A. $51.45$
• B. $51.54$
• C. $15.54$
• D. $14.45$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $14.45$

Let's subtract 37.2 - 22.75

Step 1: Align the decimal numbers according to their place values one below the other.
$TO.th$
$37.20-22.75-------$

Step 3: Subtract the numbers in the column from the right.

If needed, borrow a group of ten from the column to the left.
Finally, place the decimal point of the sum vertically below the other decimal points

$\therefore 37.2-22.75=14.45$