Question: 3,047 - 532

Solution

To solve the subtraction problem \(3,041 - 532\), we follow these steps: First, write down the numbers in the standard vertical format, ensuring alignment by place value: \[ \begin{array}{c} 3,041 \\ - \ 532 \\ \hline \end{array} \] Subtract the digits in each column from right to left, starting with the ones place: 1. Ones Place: \(1 - 2\). - Since 1 is smaller than 2, borrow 1 from the tens column. - The 4 in the tens place becomes 3 and \(1\) becomes \(11\). - Now, \(11 - 2 = 9\). 2. Tens Place: After borrowing, the tens column has \(3 - 3\). - No need to borrow. - Subtract: \(3 - 3 = 0\). 3. Hundreds Place: \(0 - 5\). - Since 0 is smaller than 5, borrow 1 from the thousands place. - The 3 in the thousands place becomes 2, and the 0 becomes 10. - Now, \(10 - 5 = 5\). 4. Thousands Place: \(2 - 0\). - Directly subtract: \(2 - 0 = 2\). The final result is: \[ 2,509 \]