Question

15-1.3

`15 - 1.3 =`
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Answer 1

13.7

Explanation:

Rewrite 15 - 1.3 as 15.0 - 1.3.

Then rewrite this result as

15.0

- 1.3

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and subtract as indicated.

First note that 15-1 = 14, and that 15-2= 13. Thus, the correct answer will be between 13 and 14.

Subtract:

15.0

- 1.3

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This results in 13.7.