Question

On Wednesday, the balance in Diego's checking account was $204.30. On Thursday, Diego made a deposit of $87.21 and a withdrawal of $50.99. On Friday, Diego moved
1
4
of the money in his checking account to his savings account. How much money is in Diego's checking account at the end of the day Friday?




$60.13


$126.06


$180.39


$240.27

Answer 1

Start with $204.30. After deposit and withdrawal: 204.30 + 87.21 − 50.99 = 240.52. Friday he moves 1/4 of that to savings, leaving 3/4:

(3/4)·240.52 = 180.39.

Answer: $180.39.