Question

Deena deposited $48 in a new bank account. After buying groceries, she had $19 left in the account. Then she paid her cell phone bill, which was $31. Select all the true statements about Deena’s account.

To start, Deena had a positive balance.

In this situation, 0 represents an empty bank account.

After paying for groceries, Deena had a negative balance.

After paying her cell phone bill, Deena had –$12 in the account.

The smallest balance in the account was $19.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Step one:

given data

amount deposited=$48

after the purchase of groceries

account balance= $19

cell phone bill, which= $31

Step two:

The account balance after paying for groceries will be

=19-31= $-12

she will have a deficit of $12, hence a negative account balance

To start, Deena had a positive balance. -------True

In this situation, 0 represents an empty bank account. -----True

After paying for groceries, Deena had a negative balance. ---True

After paying her cell phone bill, Deena had –$12 in the account. ...True

The smallest balance in the account was $19. ....True