Question

The sum of 6 years 8 months and 8 years 6 months is ________

a) 15 years 4 months
b) 15 years 2 months
c) 14 years 8 months
d) 14 years 4 months

Answer 1

Answer:

B)15 years 2 months

Step-by-step explanation:

6 years and 8 month

+8 years and 6 month

__________________

14 years and 14 months

1 year = 12 months so the answer will be

15 years and 2 month

HOPE YOU GOT IT

Answer 2

Answer:

b) 15 years 2 months

Step-by-step explanation:

6 years 8 months         ⇒ (1)

8 years 6 months         ⇒ (2)

Adding equations (1) and (2):

(1)  ⇒ 6 years 8 months

                     +

(2) ⇒ 8 years 6 months

         _____________

         14 years 14 months ⇒(3)                                   [ 12 months = 1 year ]

[ 14 months = 1 year 2 months ]

(3) ⇒ 14 years 14 months = 15 years 2 months

SO The answer is b) 15 years 2 months