Question

Elizabeth has $252.00 in her account on Sunday. Over the next week, she makes the following changes to her balance via deposits and purchases:

Day
Debit ($)
Credit ($)
Monday
114.60
150.00
Tuesday
79.68
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Wednesday
161.39
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Thursday
57.40
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Friday
22.85
75.00
Saturday
140.55
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On what day does Elizabeth first get charged an overdraft fee?
a.
Wednesday
b.
Thursday
c.
Friday
d.
Saturday

Answer 1

Let's calculate Elizabeth's account balance each day based on the transactions provided.

- **Initial balance on Sunday**: $252.00

**Monday**:
- Debit: $114.60
- Credit: $150.00
- Balance after Monday = $252.00 - $114.60 + $150.00 = $287.40

**Tuesday**:
- Debit: $79.68
- Balance after Tuesday = $287.40 - $79.68 = $207.72

**Wednesday**:
- Debit: $161.39
- Balance after Wednesday = $207.72 - $161.39 = $46.33

**Thursday**:
- Debit: $57.40
- Balance after Thursday = $46.33 - $57.40 = -$11.07

**Friday**:
- Debit: $22.85
- Credit: $75.00
- Balance after Friday = -$11.07 - $22.85 + $75.00 = $41.08

**Saturday**:
- Debit: $140.55
- Balance after Saturday = $41.08 - $140.55 = -$99.47

Now, checking the balances, Elizabeth first goes into overdraft (negative balance) on **Thursday**.

Therefore, the answer is:
**b. Thursday**