Question

Using the shorter method, simplify the given one.

$4136+999$

Answer 1

As we know, we can write $999$ as $(1000-1)$ so,

$$\begin{gathered} =4136+(1000-1) \\ =4136+1000-1 \\ =5136-1 \\ \mathbf{=}\mathbf{5135} \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the required answer is $\mathbf{5135}$.