Question

What is the value of (–20.16) + (–3.9)? A. –24.06 B. –16.26 C. 24.06 D. 16.26

Answer 1

Option A -
`(-20.16) + (-3.9)=-24.06`

Explanation:

Given : Expression
`(-20.16) + (-3.9)`

To find : What is the value of the expression ?

Solution :

Step 1 - Write the expression

`=(-20.16) + (-3.9)`

Step 2 - Applying symbol rule i.e. multiplication of positive into negative is always negative,
`(+)(-)=(-)`

`=(-20.16) -3.9`

Step 3 - Solve

`=-24.06`

Therefore, The value of the expression is
`(-20.16) + (-3.9)=-24.06`

So, Option A is correct.