Question

Part 1 out of 2 Select the word problem that can be modeled by the addition of two negative numbers. A Virginia sold her pottery for $5 and then sold a hat for $2. By how much did Virginia's account change after her transactions? B Amir bought a VCR for $8 and then resold it for $9. By how much did Amir's account change after his transactions? C Polly bought a cracker for $4 and then bought a parrot for $2. By how much did Polly's account change after her transactions? D Marcus sold a cat for $9 and then bought a plant for $4. By how much did Marcus's account changed after his transactions?

Answer 1

Answer: C Polly bought a cracker for $4 and then bought a parrot for $2

-$6

Explanation:

Word problem which can be modeled by the addition of two negative numbers :

Option A:

Selling or making a sales will yield a positive value

OptionB:

Purchasing is negative, however, reselling is positive

OptionC:

Purchasing a cracker (c) for $4 = - 4

Purchasing a parrot (p) for $2 = - 2

Hence, both are negative

c + p

-4 + (-2)

= - $6

Option D:

Selling is positive ; purchasing is negative