Question

24. Tiffany deposited two checks into her bank account this month. One check was for $70 and the second check was for $25. Her balance at the end of the month was $204 and she made no withdrawals. Which expression shows Tiffany’s balance at the beginning of the month?

A. 204 + 70 +25

B. 204 - 70 + 25

C. 204 + 70 - 25

D. 204 - 70 - 25

Answer 1

D because you have to find out the bank account at the beginning of the month.

Answer 2

Tiffany's balance at the end of the month was $204. She deposited two checks into her bank account this month. One check was for $70 and the second check was for $25.

In order to know Tiffany’s balance at the beginning of the month, you have to subtract $70 and $25 from $204:

204-70-25.

Answer: correct choice is D.