Question

The table below shows the amount of money that Samantha has in her retirement account during the months of January and February.

January February
$29,000 $28,000

What could happen in March to make the net change in her account $0 from January to March?
A.
She withdraws $1,000 from her retirement account.

B.
Her retirement account value decreases by $1,000.

C.
She gets a loan of $1,000 from her retirement account.

D.
Her company puts a $1,000 bonus into her retirement account.

Answer 1

• D. Her company puts a $1,000 bonus into her retirement account.

Explanation:

Since the amount in the retirement account has decreased in February, she needs the increase by same amount, $1000 to make it same as in January.

It is possible by adding $1000, which is the Option D, all other options end up with $1000 less than in February.