Which of the following is a real-world problem that could be solved with the sum 102.50+(−39.95)

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Nevaeh bought new headphones for $102.50. He then spent $39.95 on a new game. How much money did Nevaeh spend all together?
Nevaeh bought new headphones for $102.50. He then spent $39.95 on a new game. How much money did Nevaeh spend all together?

Nevaeh has $102.50 in his bank account. He then deposits $39.95 into his bank account. How much money does he now have in his bank account?
Nevaeh has $102.50 in his bank account. He then deposits $39.95 into his bank account. How much money does he now have in his bank account?

Nevaeh earned $102.50 last weekend. He then spent $39.95 on a new game. How much money from his weekend earnings does he have left?
Nevaeh earned $102.50 last weekend. He then spent $39.95 on a new game. How much money from his weekend earnings does he have left?

Nevaeh earned $102.50 last weekend. He then received $39.95 from his mom. How much money does he now have?

Answer 1

The sum \( 102.50 + (-39.95) \) represents a situation where an initial amount is decreased by a certain value. This is applicable to the case where Nevaeh earned $102.50 and then spent $39.95. Therefore, the correct response that fits this calculation is:

Nevaeh earned $102.50 last weekend. He then spent $39.95 on a new game. How much money from his weekend earnings does he have left?

In this scenario, you would subtract $39.95 from $102.50 to determine how much he has left.