Question

Fidel has $217.18 in his checking account until the end of the month. Fidel writes a check for $357.42. How much money does Fidel now have in his checking account?

Answer 1

`-140.24`

Explanation:

Fidel starts with:

`217.18`

He then spends:

`357.42`

With that being said, we have to subtract what he spends from what he starts with:

`217.18-357.42`

Your difference:

`-140.24`