Question

1. Clare has $150 in her bank account. She buys a bike for $200. What is Clare’s account balance now?

2. If Clare earns $75 the next week from delivering newspapers and deposits it in her account, what will her account balance be then?

Answer 1

For answer 1. -50
For answer 2. 25

Answer 2

1. -$50 2. $25

Explanation:

150-200= -50

-50+75=25