Question 17

The result of subtracting 12.02 from 9.99 is -2.03.

When 12.02 is subtracted from 9.99, the result is -2.03, indicating that 9.99 is less than 12.02.

A) 7.97

Option A is incorrect because subtracting a larger number, 12.02, from a smaller number, 9.99, cannot yield a positive result like 7.97. This calculation does not reflect the arithmetic operation taking place.

B) 2.03

Option B is also incorrect as it suggests a positive difference. Since 9.99 is smaller than 12.02, the result of the subtraction cannot be a positive value such as 2.03.

C) -2.03

Option C is correct because subtracting 12.02 from 9.99 results in -2.03, accurately reflecting that 9.99 is 2.03 units less than 12.02. This aligns with the principles of arithmetic involving negative results.

D) 3.17

Option D is incorrect since it presents a positive difference, which is not possible given that the minuend (9.99) is less than the subtrahend (12.02). Therefore, it does not represent the outcome of the subtraction.

Conclusion

The correct answer, -2.03, accurately describes the outcome of subtracting a larger number from a smaller one, confirming the concept of negative results in subtraction. All other options fail to reflect the proper arithmetic operation, as they produce either positive or irrelevant outcomes that do not correspond to the calculation performed.