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Write 23.5 with two decimal digits. Then find 23.5+41.3823.5 + 41.38.

Case context: Align the decimal points and use a placeholder zero.

Question: Write 23.5 with two decimal digits. Then find 23.5+41.3823.5 + 41.38.

Sample answer: 23.5=23.5023.5 = 23.50, so 23.50+41.38=64.8823.50 + 41.38 = 64.88.

Key points:

  • A placeholder zero does not change the value.
  • 23.5 becomes 23.50.
  • The sum is 64.88.

Rubric: Full credit for writing 23.50 and finding the sum 64.88. Partial credit for one correct result.

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