Question 4

32.21 - 4.68 = 27.53

To solve the subtraction problem, 32.21 minus 4.68 equals 27.53. This confirms that the correct answer is indeed 27.53.

A) 14.53

This option is incorrect because subtracting 4.68 from 32.21 does not yield 14.53. The result is significantly higher, indicating that a miscalculation occurred if this option was considered.

B) 27.53

While this option appears to be correct, it is actually a duplicate of option D. Both options present the same answer, but only option D is the one officially marked as correct. Therefore, while this answer is mathematically accurate, it does not fulfill the requirement of being the single correct choice.

C) 1.459

This option is incorrect as it results from an incorrect computation of the subtraction. The value of 1.459 is much lower than the expected result of 27.53, indicating a fundamental misunderstanding of the arithmetic operation involved.

D) 27.53

This is the correct answer, as it accurately represents the result of subtracting 4.68 from 32.21. The calculation confirms that the difference is indeed 27.53.

Conclusion

The correct answer, 27.53, is derived from accurately performing the subtraction operation. Options A and C are incorrect due to significant miscalculations, while option B, although correct in value, is not the officially designated answer. Thus, option D stands as the definitive answer to the problem presented.