Question

Kim had $472.15 in her checking account.

She deposited $188.50 and wrote a check
for $263.89. How much is in Kim's checking
account now?

Answer 1

Kim's checking account has $396.76 left.

Explanation:

Kim had $472.15 in her checking account. She deposited $188.50 and wrote a check for $263.89. How much is in Kim's checking account now?

1. The equation tells us that Kim added 188.5 to the original 472.15 in her checking account. 472.15 + 188.5 = 660.65
2. But then the equation also says she took out, or wrote a check, for 263.89. 660.65 - 263.89 = 396. 76 This means that kim's checking account has $396.76 left.