Maureen withdrew $20 from her bank account to go to lunch with friends. Later, she deposited $25 that she made babysitting.

Question

What is the total change in Maureen's bank account relative to where it started?

Answer 1

To determine the total change in Maureen's bank account, we can calculate the effects of her withdrawals and deposits:

1. Maureen withdrew $20, which is a negative change to her account:
   \(-20\)

2. She then deposited $25, which is a positive change to her account:
   \(+25\)

Now, we can calculate the total change by adding these two amounts together: \[ -20 + 25 = 5 \]

Therefore, the total change in Maureen's bank account relative to where it started is $5.