Question

Which of these situations would combine to make zero?

A.
Every morning, Max runs three miles around a neighborhood park. He also runs three miles around a nearby lake in the evening.

B.
Last week, Margie spent $90 on minor repairs for her car. This week, she spent $90 to refuel the car.

C.
Last month, Harmony deposited $250 in her bank account. Two weeks later, she withdrew $250 to make arrangements for a party.
D.
When Dan starts preparing the dough for a pizza, he adds two pints of the liq

Answers

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To determine which situation combines to make zero, we need to look for scenarios where there is a net change of zero—meaning what is gained is offset by what is lost or spent.

Let's analyze each situation:

**A.** Max runs three miles around a park and three miles around a lake. Although he runs a total of six miles, there are no gains or losses involved; it simply describes his running routine.

**B.** Margie spent $90 on repairs and then spent $90 on fuel. Her total spending is $180, indicating losses, not a zero-sum situation.

**C.** Harmony deposited $250 into her bank account (a gain) and then withdrew $250 (a loss). The net change in her bank account is zero because the deposit and withdrawal cancel each other out.

**D.** The description seems to be incomplete, but typically if you have a process that adds and then removes the same quantity, it could lead to zero.

Based on the provided information, **C** is the situation that results in a combined net change of zero.

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