Jacob has $187 in his checking account. He spent $58 and $42, then deposited $101. If he wants to buy a bike that costs $459, how much more money does he need?

Question

Responses
A $171$171
B $258$258
C $271$271
D $272

Answer 1

A $171

To calculate, first add up his spending: $58 + $42 = $100.
Then subtract his spending from his initial balance: $187 - $100 = $87.
Add his deposit to this balance: $87 + $101 = $188.
Finally, subtract the cost of the bike from his current balance: $459 - $188 = $271.

So, he needs $271 more to buy the bike.