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Drew has $149 in his checking account. He

writes a check for $68, withdraws $40 from an
ATM, and then deposits $36. Represent the
new balance in his account by an integer.
B) $77
A) $213
C) $85
D) $157

User Sefe
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Answer:

$77

Explanation:

writing a check and withdrawing money both subtract from the balance while depositing adds to it

149-(68+40)+36

149-108+36

41+36

$77

User Gilbert
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Answer:

B) $77

Explanation:

The initial balance in Drew's checking account is $149.

He writes a check for $68, so his balance is now $149 - $68 = $81.

Then he withdraws $40 from an ATM, so his balance becomes $81 - $40 = $41.

Finally, he deposits $36, so his balance becomes $41 + $36 = $77.

User Lotus
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