Question

Rose’s checking account has a balance of Negative 54 dollars. She makes no more withdrawals but deposits $15 per day in her account over the next five days. On the sixth day, she makes no deposits, but the bank charges a maintenance fee of $5. What is the balance in her account on the sixth day?

Answer 1

The answer is: $16

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Answer 2

Answer: $16

Explanation: The equation is:

x = -54 + (5 x 15) -5

x = -54 + 75 - 5 [remember to use PEMDAS!]

x= 21 - 5

x = 16 dollars