A classroom has 14 books. The teacher brought 9 more books. How many books are there now?
Answer
23
The correct answer is 23 — There are 23 books in total.
Step-by-step solution
- Write the initial number of books: 14.
- Write the additional books: 9.
- Add the two numbers: .
- There are 23 books in total.
Common mistake: Misplacing the tens digit during addition
Concept tested: Adding one‑ and two‑digit numbers
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