Question

On Monday, your bank account balance was −$12.83. Because you didn't realize this, you wrote a check for $30.89 for groceries.

Answer 1

You owe $-43.72.

Explanation:

Your balance was $-12.83 on Monday. You are writing a check for money you do not have, so you will owe more money.

-$12.83 - $30.89 = -$43.72