Question

The cash-in receipts (money going in) in Brandon's cash drawer total $823.27, and his cash-out receipts (money leaving) total $734.87. If he currently has $338.40 in his drawer, how much money did he start with in the drawer?

Answer 1

$250

Explanation:

Let x = amount he started with in his drawer

x + $823.27 - $734.87 = $338.40

$823.27 would be added because it is money going in

$734.87 would be subtracted because it is the money going out

solve for x

x = $250