Akash's cell phone bill was $79.99 per month for 3 months. His payments came out of his checking account each month.The following equation describes this situation.−79.99⋅3=−239.97What does −239.97 tell us?Choose 1 answer:A The total change in Akash's checking account as a result of these 3 cell phone bills was −$239.97.(B) Each month, Akash paid $239.97 from his checking account for his cell phone.(C) There is $239.97 left in Akash's checking account.
Q. Akash's cell phone bill was $79.99 per month for 3 months. His payments came out of his checking account each month.The following equation describes this situation.−79.99⋅3=−239.97What does −239.97 tell us?Choose 1 answer:A The total change in Akash's checking account as a result of these 3 cell phone bills was −$239.97.(B) Each month, Akash paid $239.97 from his checking account for his cell phone.(C) There is $239.97 left in Akash's checking account.
Calculate Total Bill Amount: Akash's monthly cell phone bill is $79.99, and he paid this amount for 3 months.Calculation: 79.99×3=239.97
Represent Total Amount Paid: The total amount paid over 3 months is represented as a negative number because it's a deduction from his checking account.Calculation: −79.99×3=−239.97
Check Checking Account Change: The value −239.97 indicates the total change in Akash's checking account due to the cell phone bills.
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