Question

Charlie is planning a trip to Madrid. He starts with $984.20 in his savings account and uses $381.80 to buy his plane ticket. Then, he transfers

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of his remaining savings into his checking account so that he has some spending money for his trip. How much money is left in Charlie's savings account?

Answer 1

$24.09

Explanation:

you do 984.20-381.80=602.4

then divide 602.4 by 1/4

which 1/4=25.

then you get $24.09

Answer 2

Explanation:

984.20-381.80= 602.40

602.40 left in savings.

602.40*1/4= 150.60 transfer to checking account.

602.40-150.60= 451.80 left in the savings account.