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Fidel has $217.18 in his checking account until the end of the month. Fidel writes a check for $357.42. How much money does Fidel now have in his checking account?

User Fishinear
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Answer:


-140.24

Explanation:

Fidel starts with:


217.18

He then spends:


357.42

With that being said, we have to subtract what he spends from what he starts with:


217.18-357.42

Your difference:


-140.24

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