Question

Sam had $234.15 in his bank account and wrote a check for $56.29. His Grandmother then gave him $45 to deposit into his account. What is his new balance?

Answer 1

The answer is 222.86.

Explanation:

He started with $234.15 and took out $56.29. Then his Grandmother gave him $45. Take away 56.29 and then add 45 to get the answer.

Answer 2

the answer is $222.86

Explanation:

you would take the 234.15 and subtract the 56.29 dollars and then you would add the 45 dollars to the account to equal 222.86 us dollars