Question

At the beginning of this month, the balance of Cody's checking account was $125.26. So far this month, he has received a paycheck via direct deposit of $987.25, been charged a monthly service fee from his bank of $15.00, used a debit card linked to his account to make a purchase of $43.22, written a check for $57.26 that has already been deposited, and deposited a check written to him for $100.00. What is the current balance of Cody's checking account?

Answer 1

you start with
$125.26

now you add or subtract each of the numbers they give you to that amount.

First number
a paycheck via direct deposit of $987.25 Add or subtract to the account ?