Question

Find the value of -24 subtracted from 38
(a) +14
(b) +62
(c) -14
(d) -62

Answer 1

Hint: Going by the normal arithmetic calculations we will be subtracting -24 from 38. To do this we will be using a method of subtraction of two numbers when one is positive and other is negative and proceeding to obtain the result.

Complete step-by-step solution -
We have to find the value of -24 subtracted from 38.
To solve this question, we only have to be aware about the negative sign in -24.
Given in the question is that we have to subtract -24 from 38, which means we would go for adding a minus in between 38 and -24, necessarily keeping (–24) apart from the calculation.
Basically, we will be considering the necessary calculation as 38-(-24)
\[\Rightarrow \]the value of -24 subtracted from 38 becomes 38-(-24) = 38+24
\[\Rightarrow \]the value of -24 subtracted from 38 becomes = 62
Hence, we got the value of -24 subtracted from 38 as 62.
Therefore, we get the required solution as 64, which is option (b)

Note: The minute but huge possibility of error in this question which can easily tamper with the correct solution is not considering a negative sign in between 38 and -24 which gives the result as 38-24= 14, which is wrong. Therefore, always keep in mind that if subtraction is mentioned in the question then we need to add a negative sign in between the number that too in correct order.