What is 150 plus 75?

To find the sum of 150 and 75, you can use straightforward addition. When you add these two numbers together, you start by adding the tens and the units separately.

First, add the tens:

• 150 consists of 100 and 50 (the tens).

• 75 consists of 70 and 5 (the tens).

Think of it as:

100 (from 150) + 70 (from 75) equals 170 as the total from the hundreds and tens.

Next, you add the units:

• 50 (from 150) + 5 (from 75) equals 55.

Now, combine those two results:

170 (from the hundreds and tens) + 55 (from the units) gives you 225.

This method confirms that the total is indeed 225, making it the correct answer.