Question

Kevin has a checking account. This month he deposits three paychecks. Each paycheck is for $225.75. He also makes two payments for utilities. Each payment is for $75. He makes a third payment for $125. What is the approximate change in Kevin's account? Show your work.

Answer 1

To solve this problem, solve the polynomial that describes the situation.

If Kevin deposits three paychecks, each for $225.75, he will have 3 times 225.75.

If he makes two payments, each for $75, he has to substract 2 times 75.

And finally, the third payment is for 125, it means he has to substract 125.

Solve the polynomial:

`\begin{gathered} 3\cdot225.75-2\cdot75-125 \\ 677.25-150-125 \\ 402.25 \end{gathered}`

The approximate change in Kevin's account is $402.25.