Question

You are 25 dollars in debt. You borrow 12 dollars more. What is the total amount of your debt? Justify your reasoning.

Answer 1

The total debt would be 37 dollars in debt.

Explanation:

25 dollars in debt + 12 dollars more = 37 dollars in debt

Answer 2

you would be 37 dollars in debt.

Explanation:

If you already are 25 dollars in debt and borrow 12 more dollars you would add that 12 dollars to your already 25 dollar in debt which would mean you would be 37 dollars in debt.