Chapter 0, Problem 18P

To determine

To find: the difference of the given numbers

Answer to Problem 18P

The required difference is $852-469.72-328.28$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $852-469.72$

Calculation:

Decimal subtraction is like any other subtraction but it should be ensured that digits afterdecimal are same in both.

Thus, two 0 s are annexed to 852 after decimal to write it as 852.00

Then subtraction/difference is performed in normal way, forget about decimal point.

  $\begin{array}{l}85200\\ \underset{\_}{-46972}\\ 38228\end{array}$

Now, decimal point is placed after 2 digits from end as it was placed so in each entry foraddition.

Thus, difference of numbers $852-469.72$ is 382.28

Hence, the required difference is $852-469.72-328.28$

Conclusion:

Hence, the required difference is $852-469.72-328.28$