Chapter A, Problem 1E

To determine

To find:

9.076 + 8.004

Answer to Problem 1E

Solution:

$17.080$

Explanation of Solution

Concept:

To add or subtract decimals, write the number vertically with decimal points lined up.

Add or subtract as with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the answer directly below the decimal points in the problem.

Calculation:

Based on the above concept,

Write the number vertically with decimal points lined up,

9.076

8.004

Add as with whole number.

9.076

8.004+

17080

Place the decimal point in the answer directly below the decimal points in the problem.

9.076

8.004+

17.080

The answer is,

$9.076+8.004=17.080$