Question

A student solved the problem below. Is the student's answer correct?

$1.00 + $0.45 + $0.50
= $1.45 + $0.50
= $1.50
No, the student should have added $0.45 and $0.50 first.
No, the student subtracted instead of added.
No, the student did not line up the 5 in $0.50 properly.
Yes, the student did not make an error.​

Answer 1

No, the student did not line up the 5 in $0.50 properly.

Explanation:

Answer 2

No, the student did not line up the 5 in $0.50 properly.

Explanation:

1.00 + $0.45 + $0.50

1.45+ .50

1.95

We need to line up the decimals to add after the decimal