Question

Which of the following expression and answer would match with the scenario:

Bob and Jim earned $25 each doing yard work. Bob realized that he owed his dad $30 for his iPad case. What is true about Bob's money?

(1 point)
Responses

Rational answer: Bob breaks even and does not owe money or have any money in his pocket.
Rational answer: Bob breaks even and does not owe money or have any money in his pocket.

Rational answer: Bob still owes money in the end: -30 + 25 = -$5
Rational answer: Bob still owes money in the end: -30 + 25 = -$5

Irrational answer: Bob still owes money in the end: -30 - 25 = -$55
Irrational answer: Bob still owes money in the end: -30 - 25 = -$55

Irrational answer: Bob has some money in his pocket in the end: -30 - 25 = $55
Irrational answer: Bob has some money in his pocket in the end: -30 - 25 = $55

Rational answer: Bob has some money in his pocket in the end: -30 + 25 = $5
Rational answer: Bob has some money in his pocket in the end: -30 + 25 = $5

Answer 1

The correct choice is: "Rational answer: Bob still owes money in the end: -30 + 25 = -$5."

Explanation: He owed $30, then earned $25, so -30 + 25 = -5 — he still owes $5.