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When he finishes entering his transactions, Malcolm realizes that his balance is incorrect. Assuming that Malcolm had no beginning balance, what should his correct balance be

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Malcolm has several receipts from recent transactions that he entered into his records. The receipts include an ATM receipt for an $80.00 deposit, a grocery store receipt for $25.50, and a paycheck deposit slip for $650.00.

When he finishes entering his transactions, Malcolm realizes that his balance is incorrect. Assuming that Malcolm had no beginning balance, what should his correct balance be?

Answer:

$704.50

Step-by-step explanation:

First, we need to note which transactions are credit transactions, and which is a debit transaction. Remember, a credit transaction basically means a transaction that brings money into your account, while the latter is a transaction that takes money out of your account.

Malcolm's credit transactions:

  • ATM receipt for an $80.00 deposit
  • paycheck deposit slip for $650.00

Total: $730.

Malcolm's debit transactions:

  • grocery store receipt for $25.50

Total: $25.50

Substracting total debit transactions from credit transactions, Malcolm's correct balance would be = $704.50 ($730-$25.50).

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