Question

Subtract the following using the place value table:
4.3 − 2.4 = ____

4.3 =

2.4 =

Answer 1

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Starting from the rightmost column,
Take away 4 rods from 13 rods. The leftover is 9. So, 9 rods are left. So, the digit at the tenths place is 9.
Take away 2 flats out of 3. The leftover is 1. So, the digit at the ones place is 1.
Hence, the answer is 1.9.
An alternative solution using the place value table:


So, 4.3 − 2.4 = 1.9
Hence, option B is correct.