Question

Pamela is at the mall getting her ears pierced. She can get gold earrings for $19.32 or silver

ones for $17.46. How much will she save if she selects the silver ones?

Answer 1

She will save 1.86.

Explanation:

Write 19.32 over 17.46 with the decimals aligned. Subtract as you would with regular numbers and make sure you add the decimal point directly under the above two.