Question

1. two fifth grade classes collected canned goods to donate to the food bank. the first class collected 200.705 pounds and the second class collected 201.25 pounds. what is the difference in the amount collected by the two classes? a. 0.545 pounds b. 0.555 pounds c. 1.555 pounds d. 1.955 pounds

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the values

The first class collected \( 200.705 \) pounds, the second class collected \( 201.25 \) pounds.

Step2: Calculate the difference

To find the difference, subtract the smaller value from the larger one: \( 201.25 - 200.705 \).
First, write \( 201.25 \) as \( 201.250 \) to have the same number of decimal places.
Then subtract: \( 201.250 - 200.705 = 0.545 \).

Answer:

A. 0.545 pounds