Definition Of Decomposition

Decomposition is a method of subtraction by using the method of borrowing from the minuend.

Example of Decomposition

Subtract:

                       
Solution::
                     

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Solved Example on Decomposition

Ques: Subtract:

                        

Choices:

A. 227
B. 237
C. 217
D. 327
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1:             

           

                    

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