At the end of June, Mr. Kent had a balance of $375.98. Since then he has written a check for $38.56 and made a deposit of $408.00. His checkbook shows a balance of $645.42. Find Mr. Kent's correct balance.

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Ashly Harmon

Mathematics

20 June, 05:57

At the end of June, Mr. Kent had a balance of $375.98. Since then he has written a check for $38.56 and made a deposit of $408.00. His checkbook shows a balance of $645.42. Find Mr. Kent's correct balance.

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Belen Arnold · Answer 1

It is 745.42 because if you subtract 375.98 from 38.56 it equals 337.42 then if you add 408.00 you get 745.42

Ronald Pierce · Answer 2

1.) Subtract $38.56 from $375.98.

Example: $375.98-38.56. You get $337.42

2.) Add $408.00 to $337.42.

Example: $337.42+$408.00. You get $745.42.

3.) Therefore Mr. Kent's correct balance is $745.42.