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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?

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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

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 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.

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

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

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To determine the correct option based on the scenario provided, let's break it down:

  1. Bob earned $25 from doing yard work.
  2. He owes his dad $30 for the iPad case.

Now let's calculate Bob's net money after considering his earnings and debts:

  • Bob's earnings: $25
  • Bob's debt: $30

Net money = Earnings - Debt Net money = $25 - $30 = -$5

This means Bob still owes $5 after he pays his debt, which means he has a deficit of $5.

Now let's evaluate the responses:

  1. Rational answer: Bob has some money in his pocket in the end: -30 + 25 = $5 - Incorrect, this calculation is wrong since it doesn't reflect the situation.

  2. Irrational answer: Bob has some money in his pocket in the end: -30 - 25 = $55 - Incorrect, this logic is faulty.

  3. Rational answer: Bob breaks even and does not owe money or have any money in his pocket. - Incorrect, Bob does not break even; he still has a debt.

  4. Irrational answer: Bob still owes money in the end: -30 - 25 = -$55 - Incorrect, this calculation is wrong as it misapplies the financial situation.

  5. Rational answer: Bob still owes money in the end: -30 + 25 = -$5 - Correct, this matches the scenario accurately since it reflects that Bob owes $5 after earning $25 and having a $30 debt.

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