Question

What is to be subtracted from 17.1 to get 2.051?

• A. 19.151
• B. 15.049
• C. 15.05
• D. 14.59

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 15.049

Let the unknown number be x Given that x is to be subtracted from 17.1 to get 2.051 17.1 – x = 2.051 17.1 – 2.051 = x x = 17.1 – 2.051 x = 15.049