Question

question 16

subtract.

18.4 - 1.55

16.95
16.85
16.49
16.59

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Align decimal points and pad with zero

\[
18.40 - 1.55
\]

Subtract column by column with borrowing

\[

$$\begin{array}{r@{\quad}l} 18.40 & \\ - \phantom{0}1.55 & \\ \hline 16.85 & \end{array}$$

\]

Match with the correct option

\[
16.85
\]
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<mcq-option>16.95</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>16.85</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>16.49</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>16.59</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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<reasoning>

Align decimal points and pad with zero

\[
18.40 - 1.55
\]

Subtract column by column with borrowing

\[

$$\begin{array}{r@{\quad}l} 18.40 & \\ - \phantom{0}1.55 & \\ \hline 16.85 & \end{array}$$

\]

Match with the correct option

\[
16.85
\]
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<mcq-option>16.49</mcq-option>
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