Kyle’s bank statement shows a balance of –$18.50. Which describes the magnitude, or size, of the debt in dollars?

Question

–$37.00
–$18.50
$18.50
$37.00

Answer 1

The magnitude, or size, of the debt is represented by the absolute value of the balance. Since Kyle’s bank statement shows a balance of –$18.50, the magnitude of the debt in dollars is:

$18.50

So the correct answer is $18.50.