Question

Select the best answer for the question.

9. Subtract: 5-3½.
O A. 2
O B. 123
O C. 21
O D. 31

Answer 1

To subtract 3½ from 5, borrow a half from the 5 and subtract, resulting in 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

To subtract 3½ from 5, we need to borrow a half from the 5. This leaves us with 4½. Then, we subtract 3½ from 4½, which equals 1. So, 5 - 3½ = 1.

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