In the month of March, Joe had $60 in his bank account but spent $78, so he now has a debt of $18. In the same month, Kate had $60 but spent $52, so she now has only $8 in her bank account. Joe's balance at the end of the month of March is, and Kate's balance is.

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Emerson Oneill

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8 June, 19:09

In the month of March, Joe had $60 in his bank account but spent $78, so he now has a debt of $18. In the same month, Kate had $60 but spent $52, so she now has only $8 in her bank account. Joe's balance at the end of the month of March is, and Kate's balance is.

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Braxton West · Answer 1

Joe's balance is negative $18

Kate's is $8 in the positive.

Marvin Garrison · Answer 2

Joe's balance at the end of March is - $18, because he is $18 below zero in his bank account, or $18 in debt. Kate's balance is $8 at the end of March, because she is $8 above zero at the end of the month.