Question

Which real-world story is represented by the problem (-15.85) + 26.58? Check all that apply. (A) Chey returned a CD that cost $15.85 and bought a shirt for $26.58. The sum is the amount the store owes him. (B) Chey returned a jacket that cost $26.58 and bought a book for $15.85. The sum represents the amount the store owes him. (C) Chey bought a shirt that cost $26.58 and a CD that cost $15.85. The sum represents his change. (D) Chey has a gift card with a balance of $26.58 and bought a hat that cost $15.85. The sum is the balance on his gift card.

Answer 1

B & D

Explanation:

Answer 2

(D) Chey has a gift card with a balance of $26.58 and bought a hat that cost $15.85. The sum is the balance on his gift card.

Explanation:

Which real-world story is represented by the problem (-15.85) + 26.58?

Comparing the options given below,

The correct option is

(D) Chey has a gift card with a balance of $26.58 and bought a hat that cost $15.85. The sum is the balance on his gift card.

This is because, buy a hat that cost $15.85 = -15.85

He has a balance is $26.58 on his credit card.

Hence: $26.58 - $15.85

Hence, option D is correct