525.25 + 52.52 + 5.2 = ?

Options

A. 578.79
B. 528.97
C. 588.97
D. None of these

Answer

To solve the problem \( 525.25 + 52.52 + 5.2 \), we will follow these steps:

### Step 1: Align the Numbers
First, we need to align the numbers by their decimal points for easier addition:

```
525.25
52.52
5.20
```

### Step 2: Add the Numbers Column by Column
Now, we will add the numbers starting from the rightmost column (the hundredths place) to the leftmost column.

1. **Hundredths place**:
- \( 5 + 2 + 0 = 7 \)

2. **Tenths place**:
- \( 2 + 5 + 2 = 9 \)

3. **Units place**:
- \( 5 + 2 + 5 = 12 \)
- Write down 2 and carry over 1.

4. **Tens place**:
- \( 2 + 5 + 1 (carry) = 8 \)

5. **Hundreds place**:
- \( 5 + 0 + 0 = 5 \)

### Step 3: Write the Final Sum
Putting it all together, we have:

```
525.25
+ 52.52
+ 5.20
---------
582.97
```

Thus, the final answer is \( 582.97 \).