The beginning balance on the monthly bank statement for Aretha's checking account was $462.79, and the ending balance was $256.03. What can be said about Aretha's transactions for the month?

A. She had $206.76 more in debits than in credits.
B. She had $718.82 more in credits than in debits.
C. She had $206.76 more in credits than in debits.
D. She had $718.82 more in debits than in credits.

Question

The beginning balance on the monthly bank statement for Aretha's checking account was $462.79, and the ending balance was $256.03. What can be said about Aretha's transactions for the month?

 		A.	She had $206.76 more in debits than in credits.
 		B.	She had $718.82 more in credits than in debits.
 		C.	She had $206.76 more in credits than in debits.
 		D.	She had $718.82 more in debits than in credits.

tkhunny · Answer

Have you considered subtracting the two values?