Question

Tina spent $\$12,788$ on renting a house and $\$6,999$ on furniture. What is the total money she spent?

• A. $19,787
• B. $18,787
• C. $19,877
• D. $10,787

Answer 1

The correct option is A $19,787

Amount Tina spent on rent = $\$12,788$

Amount spent on furniture = $\$6,999$

Total money she spent = Sum of amounts spent on rent and furniture

= 12,788 + 6,999

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.
$\therefore$ The total amount she spent is $\$19,787$.