Question

Irene has a checking account. On Monday she writes a $160 check for groceries. Then she deposits $125

into her account. Finally, she writes another check for $40. What was the total change in the amount of
money in Irene's account on Monday?

A. $85
B. - $85
C. $75
D. -$75
E. $325
F. - $325

Answer 1

Answer :-

Here, Irene is having a checking account. First she write a check of $160. Then means it has an decrease money. (-160) Now, She deposit $125. This means Now, the balance is -160 + 125 = $-35. She again write a check of $40. (-40). Total change =>

-40 - 35

-75

Option D is correct mate!

Answer 2

• D. - $75

Explanation:

We mark checks as negative and a deposit as positive:

• - 160
• + 125
• - 40

Add up to get the total change of:

• -160 + 125 - 40 = - 75

Correct choice is D