What is the result of 19.4 - 6.32?

To solve the subtraction problem 19.4 - 6.32, you need to align the numbers correctly according to their decimal points.

1. Start with the numbers written out in a column:

  19.40
-  6.32

2. Since 19.4 can be represented as 19.40, it makes it easy to align the decimal points.
3. Subtract starting from the rightmost digit:
   • In the hundredths place: 0 - 2 cannot be done, so you need to borrow from the tenths place.
   • The tenths place will reduce from 4 to 3 due to borrowing, changing 0 to 10. So, 10 - 2 = 8.
   • Next, in the tenths place: 3 (after borrowing) - 3 = 0.
   • Finally, in the units place: 19 - 6 = 13.

Putting that together, you have 13.08.

Thus, the result of 19.4 - 6.32 is indeed 13.08, confirming why this answer is the correct choice.