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Which situation is best described by this number line?




A
Ryder borrowed $5 from his mom. He then paid her back $2. He now owes his mom $3.
B
Ryder had $5. He needs to buy school supplies and ends up owing his
mother $0.
C
Ryder borrowed $3 and then borrowed $5. He now owes his mom $8.
D
Ryder borrowed $5 from his mom. He then paid her back $2. He now owes her $0.
E
None of the above.

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Answer: B. Ryder had $6.25. He needs to buy school supplies and ends up owing his mother $2.50

Step-by-step explanation: The number line only has single digits and every other answers have extreme changes while B has the lowest change that fits in the number line.

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