Question

Marcelo had $49.13 in his bank account. He paid two fees of $32.50 each, and then he made two deposits of $74.25 each. Write an expression to represent the situation. *

Answer 1

Answer: 49.13-2(32.50)+2(75.25)

Explanation:

49.13-65.00+150.5

-15.87+150.5

134.63

Answer 2

(32.50 x 2) - 49.13 - (74.25 x 2)

Explanation:

49.13 (32.50 + 32.50) - 49.13

$67.00 - $49.13

-17.87

$74.25 x 2 = $148.5

148.5 - 17.87 = 130.63