Application
Most math problems that you will encounter in the workplace do not come written with the appropriate operator (+. -, ÷, or x) in place. As an employee you will need to decode the real life problem into an algorithm. Words used that typically indicate addition are:
Sum
Total
Plus
Increase
Gain
Raise
More
Combined
Sum
Total
Plus
Increase
Gain
Raise
More
Combined
Example 1
You bought 10.5, 8.7, and 9.2 gallons of gas this month. How many gallons of gas did you purchase this month?