Question

LaToya has $113.94 in her checking account. During the week she goes to an ATM and withdraws $40. She is charged a usage fee of $2.50. The following week she deposits her paycheck of $189.73. She writes two checks, one for $22.50 and the other for $70.18. What is the current balance in her checking account?

Answer 1

113.94-42.50+189.73-22.50-70.18= $168.49

LaToya has $168.49 in her checking account

Answer 2

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Step 1:

113.94 - 40 = 73.94

Step 2:

73.94 - 2.50 = 71.44

Step 3:

71.44 + 189.73 = 261.17

Step 4:

261.17 - 22.50 = 238.67

Step 5:

238.67 - 70.18 = 168.49

Latoya has a current balance of $168.49 in her checking account.