Question

Kim bought 0.32 pounds of ham and 0.832 pounds of turkey How many pounds did she buy altogether?

A. 1.152 pounds
B. 1.052 pounds
C. 0.864 pounds
D. 0.152 pounds

Answer 1

Answer: A. 1.152 pounds.

Explanation:

Add vertically

0.320

+0.832

`2+0=2`

0.320

+0.832

2

`2+3=5`

0.320

+0.832

52

Since
`3+8=11` , the one Carries Over to the ones place.

1

0.320

+0.832

.152

`1+0+0=1`

1

0.320

+0.832

1.152

Therefore, 1.152 pounds is the correct answer.

Answer 2

I added the numbers together and got the answer A.1.152