Question

Faith Sherlock received her monthly pension check of $1,247.26. From that amount, she transferred $150 to a savings account and paid the electricity bill for $156.33, the gas bill for $9.38, the water bill for $98.42, and the cable television bill for $52.54. How much (in $) remained of Faith's monthly pension?

Answer 1

`\boxed{\$780.59}`

Explanation:

Monthly pension = $1247.26

Savings = $150.00

Electric = 156.33

Gas = 9.38

Water = 98.42

TV = 52.54

Total bills = 466.67

Remaining = $ 780.59

`\text{Faith has }\boxed{\textbf{\$780.59}} \text{ remaining from her pension check}`