Question

Find the value of 4.05 − 1.25 − 3.68 + 8.76 + 0.5 − 4.26.

• A. 4.36
• B. 4.54
• C. 4.12
• D. 4.02

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 4.12

The value of the expression is 4.12.

1. Group the positive numbers together:
   $4.05 + 8.76 + 0.5 = 13.31$

2. Group the negative numbers together:
   $-1.25 - 3.68 - 4.26 = -9.19$

3. Subtract the totals:
   $13.31 - 9.19 = 4.12$