Question

Shyla had a balance of −$255.25 in her account, and Susan had a balance of −$178.75 in her account. Which statement explains why Shyla owes the bank more than Susan? (5 points) Select one: a. −255.25 < −178.75 b. −255.25 > −178.75 Incorrect c. |−255.25| > |−178.75| d. |−255.25| < |−178.75|

Answer 1

Answer: It is given that, Shyla had a balance of −$255.25 in her account, and Susan had a balance of −$178.75 in her account.

An absolute value of -255.25 =255.25 which is greater than the absolute value of -178.75 which is 178.75. It means Shyla's account balance is more than Susan's account balance. Therefore, Shyla owes the bank more than Susan.

Explanation:

Answer 2

It is given that, Shyla had a balance of −$255.25 in her account, and Susan had a balance of −$178.75 in her account.

And absolute value of -255.25 =255.25 which is greater than absolute value of -178.75 which is 178.75. It means , Shyla's account balance is more than Susan's account balance . THerefore, Shyla owes the bank more than Susan .