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What is the result of $3.97 - 1.02$?
What is the result of $3.97 - 1.02$?
- 2.25
- 1.35
- 2.35 (correct)
- 3.25
Which of the following options is a potential incorrect answer when calculating $3.97 - 1.02$?
Which of the following options is a potential incorrect answer when calculating $3.97 - 1.02$?
- 3.25
- 1.35 (correct)
- 2.25
- 2.95
How can you verify the result of $3.97 - 1.02$?
How can you verify the result of $3.97 - 1.02$?
- By rounding the numbers first
- By adding the numbers instead
- By estimating the values
- By using a calculator (correct)
What simple error could cause someone to select 3.25 as the result of $3.97 - 1.02$?
What simple error could cause someone to select 3.25 as the result of $3.97 - 1.02$?
What is the best method to handle decimal places when subtracting $3.97 - 1.02$?
What is the best method to handle decimal places when subtracting $3.97 - 1.02$?