Question

To add 1.5 and 5.006 correctly, how should 1.5 be rewritten?

Options

• 1.005

• 1.500

• 1.050

• 0.150

Answer 1

1.500

Explanation:

Adding zeros after the last digit of a decimal does not change its value. Rewriting 1.5 as 1.500 helps align decimal places.