Question

Howard cuts 54 centimeters off a 1 meter board. How much of the board does howard have left.

Answer 1

46 centimeters because there are 100 centimeters in a meter
( cent = 100 ) and if u subtract 54 centimeters from 100 centimeters, you get 46 centimeters

Answer 2

First do 100-54

this gives you 46

So, Howard has 46 centimeters of the board left!