College Math Placement Practice Test

What is the result when subtracting $8.00 from $14.50?

1. A. $7.50

2. B. $6.50

3. C. $0.65

4. D. $4.65

The correct answer is: B. $6.50

To find the result when subtracting $8.00 from $14.50, we perform the operation: \[ 14.50 - 8.00 \] Align the numbers by their decimal points: \[ \begin{array}{r} 14.50 \\ - \, 8.00 \\ \hline \end{array} \] Starting from the rightmost column (the hundredths place), we have 0 - 0, which equals 0. In the tenths place, we have 5 - 0, which equals 5. In the units place, we subtract 8 from 14. Since 14 - 8 equals 6, we write down 6. Putting all this together, we get: \[ 14.50 - 8.00 = 6.50 \] Thus, the result is $6.50, confirming that this is the correct answer.