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Subtract 16 L 18 CL 9 ml from 85 L

(1)68.811 L
(2) 67.788 L
(3) 86.67 L
(4) 66.811 L

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Answer:

(1) 68.811 L

Explanation:

The amount being subtracted is ...

16 + 0.18 + 0.009 = 16.189 . . . . liters

The difference is ...

85.000 -16.189 = 68.111 . . . liters

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Additional comment

cL is the SI unit "centiliters." The prefix "centi-" mean 1/100 or 0.01 units. Then 18 cL = 18 × 0.01 L = 0.18 L.

mL is the SI unit "milliliters." The prefix "milli-" means 1/1000 or 0.001 units. Then 9 mL = 9 × 0.001 L = 0.009 L.

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