a) 72 + 9 + 8 = ( 72 + 8 ) + 9
= 80 + 9
= 89
b)37 + 18 + 3 = ( 37 + 3 ) + 18
= 40 + 18
= 58
c) 48 + 26 + 4 = 48 + (26 + 4)
= 48 + 30
= 78
d)85 + 99 + 1 = 85 + ( 99 + 1 )
= 85 + 100 = 185
e) 67 + 98 + 33 = ( 67 + 33 ) + 98
= 100 + 98 = 198