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Question

Which of the following is a real-world problem that could be solved with the sum 102.50 + (-39.95)?

A
Nevaeh earned $102.50 last weekend. She then spent $39.95 on a new game. How much money from her weekend earnings does she have left?

B
Nevaeh has $102.50 in her bank account. She then deposits $39.95 into her bank account. How much money does she now have in her bank account?

C
Nevaeh bought new headphones for $102.50. She then spent $39.95 on a new game. How much money did Nevaeh spend altogether?

D
Nevaeh earned $102.50 last weekend. She then received $39.95 from her mom. How much money does she now have?

Answer 1

The correct choice is:

A Nevaeh earned $102.50 last weekend. She then spent $39.95 on a new game. How much money from her weekend earnings does she have left?

This option uses the calculation \( 102.50 + (-39.95) \), which represents the amount of money Nevaeh has after spending $39.95 from her earnings of $102.50.