Step 1: Align decimal placesWrite numbers with same decimal places: 3.40 + 2.56.Step 2: Add as integersAdd as integers: 340 + 256 = 596.Step 3: Restore decimal pointPlace decimal back → 5.96.Final Answer:5.96 → Option A.Quick Check:3.4 + 2.5 = 5.9, plus 0.06 → 5.96 ✅

Simplify: 3.4 + 2.56

easy Q11 of 15

Numerical Ability - Simplification & Approximation

A5.96

B6.00

C5.90

D5.86

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Align decimal places
Write numbers with same decimal places: 3.40 + 2.56.
Step 2: Add as integers
Add as integers: 340 + 256 = 596.
Step 3: Restore decimal point
Place decimal back → 5.96.
Final Answer:
5.96 → Option A.
Quick Check:
3.4 + 2.5 = 5.9, plus 0.06 → 5.96 ✅

Quick Trick: Align decimal points and add like integers.

Common Mistakes:

Not adding trailing zeros (3.40) before adding decimals.

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