Question

Ethan has $63 in his bank account at the end of june. during the month of june, he deposited $285, and wrote cheques for $85, $41, and $9. as well, he withdrew $75 from a bank machine. how much money did ethan have in his bank account at the beginning of the month? explain how you know.

Answer 1

Answer: -12$

I can explain why it makes sense from beginning to end of June.

The money he added to the bank:
-12 + 285 = 273
The money he gave away:
273 - 85 - 41 - 9 - 75= 63$