Question

Savannah's balance in her checking account was –$638.57. She deposited two checks, each in the amount of $298.40. What is Savannah’s new checking account balance after the deposits?

Answer 1

-41.77

Explanation:

Multiply $298.40 by 2 OR add $298.40 + $298.40

either gives you $596.80

Savannah deposited $596.80

You add that to -$638.57

Answer 2

$-41.77

Explanation:

$298.40 multiplied by 2 is $596.8, since Savannah added 2 deposits.

Now we add that to the current balance, -$638.57, to get an answer of $-41.77