Question4. subtracted from is closest to which of the following? a. b. c. d. Mark to review later...
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STEP 1
1. The problem involves basic arithmetic subtraction of two monetary amounts.
2. The goal is to find the difference between and .
3. The final result should be compared to the given options to find the closest value.
STEP 2
1. Set up the subtraction problem.
2. Perform the subtraction operation.
3. Compare the difference to the given options to find the closest value.
STEP 3
Set up the subtraction problem by writing out the two amounts.
STEP 4
Perform the subtraction operation by aligning the decimal points and subtracting the smaller number from the larger number.
STEP 5
Subtract the cents (hundredths place) first:
Then, subtract the tenths place:
So the decimal part is:
STEP 6
Subtract the units place and the tens place:
cannot be done directly, so we borrow 1 from the tens place:
Next, subtract the tens place:
(after borrowing 1 from the hundreds place)
Finally, subtract the hundreds place:
Thus, the whole number part is:
STEP 7
Combine the whole number part and the decimal part to get the final result:
STEP 8
Compare the result to the given options to find the closest value:
a.
b.
c.
d.
The closest value to is .
Solution:
The correct answer is .
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