2005 CEMC Gauss (Grade 7) Problems/Problem 2a

Problem

The value of $0.8 - 0.07$ is

$\text{(A)}\ 0.1 \qquad \text{(B)}\ 0.71 \qquad \text{(C)}\ 0.793 \qquad \text{(D)}\ 0.01 \qquad \text{(E)}\ 0.73$

Solution

Calculating, $0.8 - 0.07 = 0.80 - 0.07 = 0.73$ The correct answer is $\boxed E$.

See Also

2005 CEMC Gauss (Grade 7)