Question

Jack deposited $400 cash into his checking account. Later, he paid for his groceries with a check for $60. Which integer represents the change to Jack's checking account after he made the deposit, but before he wrote the check?

a. $340
b. -$340
c. $460
d. -$460

Answer 1

The correct integer representing the change to Jack's account after the deposit and before writing the check for groceries is a positive integer 400. This indicates an increase in the account balance by $400.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to identify the integer that represents the change to Jack's account after he deposited money but before he wrote a check for groceries. Initially, Jack deposited $400 into his account. This deposit would increase his account balance by $400, which is represented by the positive integer 400.

Since no other transactions are mentioned between the deposit and the writing of the check, the account balance just after the deposit and before the check would still be an additional $400. Therefore, the right answer is that the integer representing the change to Jack's checking account after the deposit and before the check would still be 400.