Question

select the difference between eight hundred two and forty - six thousandths and three hundred and nine tenths
799.097
799.037
501.56
501.146

Explanation:

Step1: Convert words to decimals

"Eight hundred two and forty - six thousandths" is written as \(802 + \frac{46}{1000}=802.046\). "Three hundred and nine tenths" is written as \(300+\frac{9}{10} = 300.9\).

Step2: Find the difference

Subtract the two decimals: \(802.046-300.9 = 501.146\).

Answer:

501.146 (the option with text "501.146")