Question

Last week, Layla wrote 5 checks for $35 each from his checking account, withdrew another $40, and finally made a deposit of $96. What was the change in the balance of her account over the entire week

Answer 1

35 times 5 equals 175 minus 40 equals 135 plus 96 equals 231

$231

Explanation:

Answer 2

Presuming that all the cheques were encashed, the total amount withdrawn from Clay's account is:

4

×

20

+

30

=

110

The total amount deposited in Clay's account is:

96

Thus since more money was withdrawn than deposited, the difference represents the reduction in the balance of Clay's account.

110

−

96

=

14

Explanation: