Question

Sarah had a balance of $162 in her bank account at the start of the week. She withdrew $63.50 on Monday, $23.25 on Wednesday, and $26.45 on Thursday. On Friday, she deposited $87.30.At the end of the week, Sarah had ___(less or more) money in her savings account than she had at the beginning of the week.

How much more or less? $_______

Answer 1

Less; $25.90 less than at the beginning of the week

Explanation:

162-(63.50+23.25+26.45)=162-113.20=48.80

48.80+87.30=136.10; 162>136.10

162-136.10=Δ$25.90

$25.90 less