Question

Melissa has a rope that is 308.54 centimeters long. She cuts away a piece that is 89 centimeters long. How long is the remaining piece of rope?

Answer 1

The remaining piece of rope is 219.54 centimeters long.

Explanation:

Subtract 308.54 and 89.

308.54 - 89.00(same thing as 89) = 219.54

Remember: When adding or subtracting decimals, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS line up your numbers WITH the decimals!!

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