During one week, Sheila made several changes to her bank account. She made four withdrawals of $40 each from an ATM. She also used her check card for a $156 purchase. Then she deposited her paycheck of $375.

By how much did the amount in her bank account change during that week?
Important vocabulary Withdrawal (-) and Deposit (+), a Purchase reduces the money in your bank account.
(1 point)

A. $59 increase

B. $59 decrease

C. $691 increase

D. $691 decrease

1 answer

The changes in Sheila's bank account during the week can be calculated as follows:

Total withdrawals: 4 withdrawals x $40 each = $160
Total purchase: $156
Total deposit: $375

Total change = (-$160 - $156 + $375) = $59 increase

Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. $59 increase