Question

Gemma had $2, 054 in her checking account. She wrote a check for $584 to pay the rent on her apartment. After the landlordcashed the check, how much money did Gemma have left in her checking account?

Answer 1

SOLUTION:

Case: Checking account (Subtraction application)

Given: Opening account = $2054 and rent paid = $584

Required: To find how much money did Gemma have left in her checking account

Method:

Step 1: First write the opening cost account

$2054

Step 2: Then the cost of rent checked on the account

$584

Step 3: Subtract to see what is left

$2054 - $584 = $ 1470

Final answer:

Gemma has $1470 left in her checking account. Option (C)