Question

You made two deposits to your bank account this month. One deposit was $17.92, and the second deposit was $15.33. Your balance at the end of the month is $72.31, and you made no withdrawals. Write and evaluate an expression for your balance at the beginning of the month.

A. $72.31 – ($17.92 – $15.33); $69.72



B. $72.31 + $17.92 + $15.33; $105.56




C. $72.31 + ($17.92 – $15.33); $74.90



D. $72.31 – $17.92 – $15.33; $39.06

Answer 1

• D. $72.31 – $17.92 – $15.33; $39.06

Explanation:

Initial amount is x

Deposits made:

• $17.92
• $15.33

Total amount is:

• x + $17.92 + $15.33 = $72.31

Balance at the beginning of the month

• x = $72.31 - ($17.92 + $15.33) = $39.06

Option D is correct