Question

Carl’s monthly bank statement showed the following deposits and withdrawals: -5.78, 23.67, -16.09, -18.76, 83.10. If Carl's balance in the account was $41.56 at the beginning of the month, what was the account balance at the end of the month?

Answer 1

$107.70
If you subtract all the negatives you get 93cents then add the positive you get 107.70

Answer 2

$107.7

Explanation: take his balance at the beginning of the month and subtract the amount shown if it has a - in front and add the amount of it doesn’t have anything in front or if it has a + and see what it ends up with at the end