Which statement about this difference is true? 0.22 - (-5/8)

A. It is less than 1 because 0.22 + 5/8 is less than 1/4 + 3/4

B. It is greater than 1 because 2/2 is equal ti 1, and 1 + 5/8 is greater than 1

C. It is less than 0 because a greater number is being subtracted from a lessr number

D. It is equal to 5/8 because 0.22 rounded to the nearest whole number is 0, and 0 - (-5/8) = 0 + 5/8

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Brandy

15 May, 00:24

Which statement about this difference is true? 0.22 - (-5/8)

A. It is less than 1 because 0.22 + 5/8 is less than 1/4 + 3/4

B. It is greater than 1 because 2/2 is equal ti 1, and 1 + 5/8 is greater than 1

C. It is less than 0 because a greater number is being subtracted from a lessr number

D. It is equal to 5/8 because 0.22 rounded to the nearest whole number is 0, and 0 - (-5/8) = 0 + 5/8

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Damon White · Answer 1

Two negatives make a positive so the question actually reads 0.22 + (5/8) = 0.22 + 0.625 = 0.845

therefore the answer is A because 0.845 is less than 1 (1/4 + 3/4 = 1)