Question

Jane has a checkbook balance of $68.00. She then writes two checks, one for $5.00 and one for $62.50. She also deposits $75.00. She then uses her calculator to determine her new balance. Which of the following is the correct series of keys she should press?

A. [ON/C] [68] [–] [5] [–] [62.50] [+] [75] [=]
B. [68] [+] [75] [–] [5] [–] [62.50] [=]
C. [ON/C] [68] [+] [75] [=] [5] [=] [62.50] [=]
D. [68] [+] [75] [–] [62.50] [–] [5] [=]

Answer 1

68 - 5 - 62.50 + 75 <===

Answer 2

A. is correct because you must always clear your calculator before inputting information then follow the order of which the problem gives you its numbers.