Question

If the balance on Nancy’s utility bill changed from -$10.14 to -$25.66, did her balance increase or decrease? Explain your answer by expressing these quantities in an inequality.

Answer 1

-25.66 < -10.14

Explanation:

Nancy’s current balance, -$25.66, is less than her previous balance, -$10.14, so Nancy’s bill decreased.

Answer 2

Answer: It decreased

Explanation:

It decreased by $15.52.