Sam said, “56 + 16 = 72”. Paul said, “27 + 54 = 81”.
Select the correct statement.

The correct answer is: Both Sam’s and Paul’s answer is correct

56 + 16 = 5 tens 6 ones + 1 ten 6 ones = 6 tens 12 ones
= 6 tens 1 ten 2 ones = 7 tens 2 ones = 72
27 + 54 = 2 tens 7 ones + 5 ten 4 ones = 7 tens 11 ones
= 7 tens 1 ten 1 one = 8 tens 1 one = 81
So, both Sam’s and Paul’s answer is correct.