Bank Account A has $750.92, and Bank Account B $675.44. Account A changes by -$216.38, and Account B changes by -$168.49. Which account has the greater balance?

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Shwetank Mauria
Apr 20, 2016

Bank Account A has greater balance.

Explanation:

Bank Account A has a balance of #$750.92# and it changes by #-$216.38#. Hence, its balance becomes #750.92-216.38# = #$534.54#.

Bank Account B has a balance of #$675.44# and it changes by #-$168.49#. Hence, its balance becomes #675.44-168.49# = #$506.95#.

Hence Bank Account A has greater balance.

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