Question

Irving spent the day shopping and made the following purchases:

Item
Cost ($)
Novel
8.75
Shirt
21.66
Lunch
9.13
Potted plant
16.89

When Irving was done, he checked his account balance and found he had a total of $95.06. How much money was in Irving’s account to begin with?
a.
$56.43
b.
$151.49
c.
$38.63
d.
$142.36

Answer 1

Add up the purchases: 8.75 + 21.66 + 9.13 + 16.89 = 56.43.
Initial balance = final balance + purchases = 95.06 + 56.43 = 151.49.

Answer: b. $151.49