Ali says 2 + 3 = 5, so 0.2 + 0.03 = 0.5. Is he correct? Why?

Bvanlew asked Jul 5, 2023

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Bvanlew asked Jul 5, 2023

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Answer:

No he's not correct.

Explanation:

If you look closely the 2 and the 3 in the decimals are in different sections so it would not equal 0.5

It would equal 0.23

Tj Walker answered Jul 9, 2023

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