Aptitude - Decimal Fraction - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Decimal Fraction - General Questions (Q.No. 30)
30.
3.87 - 2.59 = ?
1.20
1.2
1.27
1.28
Answer: Option
Explanation:

3.87 - 2.59 = (3 + 0.87) - (2 + 0.59)

= 3 + 87 - 2 + 59
99 99

= 1 + 87 - 59
99 99

= 1 + 28
99

= 1.28.

Discussion:
25 comments Page 3 of 3.

Iti said:   1 decade ago
Why we have divided the numbers with 99?

Do we do this with every number or is it a trick?

Bhagyashri said:   1 decade ago
Why both numbers are divided by 99?

Nirmala said:   1 decade ago
Why 87 is divided by 99?

Nirmala said:   1 decade ago
3.87-2.59 =1.28
whether this method is suit for all types of sums like this question

Cool101 said:   1 decade ago
Or
3.87-2.59=1.28


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