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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?

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

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 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

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

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To analyze Bob's financial situation, we start with the fact that he owes his dad $30 and earns $25 from yard work.

Here’s the calculation:

  • Bob starts with a debt of -$30 (the amount he owes).
  • After earning $25, we perform the calculation: -30 + 25 = -$5.

This means that after earning the $25, Bob still owes his dad $5. Therefore, the rational answer that matches the scenario is:

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