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Subtract: 32.21 - 4.68 =

  • A. 14.53
  • B. 27.53
  • C. 1.459
  • D. 27.53
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To subtract decimals, align the decimal points and subtract each place value. Starting from the right, 1 - 8 requires borrowing from the tens place, resulting in 11 - 8 = 3. Then, 2 - 6 requires borrowing from the tens place again, resulting in 12 - 6 = 6. The result is 27.53. Therefore, the correct answer is 27.53 (Option D). Remember to be careful with decimal alignment and borrowing when subtracting decimals.