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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

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D.

204 is how much she had at the end of the month so you want to take away both deposits to find out how much she had at the beginning of the month.

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Answer:

Option D is the answer.

Explanation:

Tiffany deposited two checks into her bank account this month.

First check was for = $70

Second check was for + $25

Her balance at the end of the month was $204 and she did not make any withdrawals.

Her balance at the beginning of the month = 204 - 70 - 25

Option D is the answer.

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