Question

Ethan starts the week with a balance of $275.00 in his checking account. During

the week, he uses his debit card to spend $27.50 on food, $12.00 at the movies,
and $6.75 for music downloads. He earns and deposits $45.00 for mowing lawns.
What is Ethan's balance at the end of the week?

Answer 1

Ethan's balance at the end of the week is of $273.75.

Explanation:

Ethan starts the week with a balance of $275.00 in his checking account.

This means that B = 275.

During the week, he uses his debit card to spend $27.50 on food, $12.00 at the movies, and $6.75 for music downloads.

This is subtracted from the balance. So

B = 275 - (27.50 + 12 + 6.75) = 228.75

He earns and deposits $45.00 for mowing lawns.

Adds 45, so

B = 228.75 + 45 = 273.75

Ethan's balance at the end of the week is of $273.75.