In which story is the answer to the question 0?Choices:(A)Last Sunday, Bonnie deposited a check for $40 that she earned from babysitting. Later in the week, she deposited another $40 from watching her neighbor's dog. How much did her account balance change?(B)Last Sunday, Bonnie deposited a check for $40 that she earned from babysitting. Later in the week, she withdrew $40 to go to the mall with her friends. How much did her account balance change?
Q. In which story is the answer to the question 0?Choices:(A)Last Sunday, Bonnie deposited a check for $40 that she earned from babysitting. Later in the week, she deposited another $40 from watching her neighbor's dog. How much did her account balance change?(B)Last Sunday, Bonnie deposited a check for $40 that she earned from babysitting. Later in the week, she withdrew $40 to go to the mall with her friends. How much did her account balance change?
Calculate Total Deposits: Analyze story (A). Bonnie deposited $40 twice, adding up to $80 in total deposits. Calculate the change in her account balance from these deposits.Calculation: $40+$40=$80
Calculate Total Change: Since there are no withdrawals or other transactions mentioned in story (A), the total change in her account balance is the sum of the deposits.Calculation: Total change = $80
Calculate Net Change: Analyze story (B). Bonnie deposited $40 and then withdrew $40. Calculate the net change in her account balance.Calculation: $40−$40=0
Compare Results: Compare the results from both stories to find where the answer is 0. In story (A), the change is $80; in story (B), the change is 0.Calculation: Compare $80 and $0
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