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topic test: adding and subtracting decimals
adding and subtracting decimals
topic: adding and subtracting decimals
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yesterday jacques had a fever of 100.8 degrees. today it has gone up to 102.3 degrees. by how much did his fever go up?
203.1 degrees
2.5 degrees
202.1 degrees
1.5 degrees

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the two temperatures

Yesterday's temperature: $100.8^\circ$, today's temperature: $102.3^\circ$

Step2: Calculate the difference

Subtract yesterday's temp from today's: $102.3 - 100.8 = 1.5$

Answer:

B. 1.5 degrees