Question

Kelsey has $
58.89
in her checking account and spends $
72.10
at the book store for her school books.



Which shows the balance of Kelsey's checking account after she spends money at the book store?



A.
$
58.89
−
(
−
$
72.10
)
, which would be the same as
$
58.89
+
$
72.10
=
$
130.99

B.
$
58.89
−
(
$
72.10
)
, which is the same as
−
$
58.89
+
(
−
$
72.10
)
=
−
$
130.99

C.
$
58.89
−
(
$
72.10
)
, which is the same as,
$
58.89
+
(
−
$
72.10
)
=
−
$
13.21

D.
$
58.89
−
(
$
72.10
)
, which is the same as
−
$
58.89
+
$
72.10
=
$
13.21

Answer 1

C. 58.89 − (72.10) = 58.89 + (−72.10) = −13.21

She goes $72.10 below her $58.89, so the balance is −$13.21.