Question

Tina calculated the sum of two numbers and got the result 9,537. What can be the two numbers from the following options?

• A. 5,246 and 4,291
• B. 4,246 and 4,291
• C. 5,246 and 3,291
• D. 5,624 and 3,291

Answer 1

The correct option is A 5,246 and 4,291

Let us consider the first option, 5,246 and 4,291.

Let's add the numbers using vertical addition.

Vertical addition is a method of adding where the numbers are lined up in columns according to their place values.


This is correct.

Therefore, the sum of 5,246 and 4,291 results in 9,537.

Consider the second option, 4,246 and 4,291. The sum of the two numbers results in 8,537, which is incorrect.

Consider the third option, 5,246 and 3,291. The sum of the two numbers results in 8,537, which is incorrect.

Consider the fourth option, 5,624 and 3,291. The sum of the two numbers results in 8,915, which is incorrect.

Therefore, the sum of 5,246 and 4,291 will be 9,537.