Question

Ben asked his mother to hold

savings. At the start of June, his
savings was +$16. That month he
borrowed $20 to spend. What is
the amount remaining or owed?

Answer 1

he owed $4

Explanation:

Ben borrowed twenty dollars to spend, and 20 is above 16, so his savings is immediately gone. He owes four dollars because that's how much he needs even after using up his savings.