Meghan buys a pair of jeans that cost $18.99. She charges it to her debit card. However, Meghan only has $17.24 in her account. Wha is Meghan's new account balance?

1 Answer
Jan 31, 2018

Her new account balance is #$-1.75#.

Explanation:

When she uses her debit card, she is taking money out of her bank account. So to determine the new balance in her bank account, subtract #$18.99# from #$17.24#.

#$17.24-$18.99=$-1.75#