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#1 2024-09-23 08:59:25
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Balancing a Checkbook
At the beginning of the month, Mike had a balance of $210 in his checking account. During the next month, he deposited $80, wrote a check for $120, made another deposit of $25, wrote two checks: one for $60 and the other for $32. He was also assessed a monthly service charge of $5. What was his balance at the end of the month?
At the start of the month Mike had $210.
Deposited $80==> $210 + $80 = $290.
Wrote a check for $120==> $290 - $120 = $170.
Made a deposit of $25==> $170 + $25 = $195.
Wrote two checks: $60 + $32 = $92. So, $195 - $92 = $103.
He was assessed a monthly service charge of $5.
$103 - $5 = $98.
Mike's balance at the end of the month was $98.
Note: This is a very easy BUT TRICKY question. The easier the question, the easier it is to make mistakes.
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#2 2024-09-23 20:12:03
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Re: Balancing a Checkbook
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#3 2024-09-23 22:49:22
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As easy as this application is, I had my doubts. The easier the problem, the easier it is to make an error.
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