Question

Jane currently has $3,360 in her savings account. Prior to getting paid, she had $1,230 in her savings account. How much was Jane's paycheck?
A.

$1,230 + $3,360 = x
x = $4,590
B.

$1,230 + x = $3,360
x = $2,130
C.

$1,230x = $3,360
x = $2.73
D.

none of the above

I think it's A but Imma ask anyways o;

Answer 1

yes A i think so

Answer 2

Really? I can't see how it's A if she has to solve for her paycheck, not the amount she had then and the amount she has now added together.

Answer 3

I already marked A o;

Answer 4

It doesn't make any sense that way, I can only see you solving for x when x is what they told you x equaled. o.o

Answer 5

xD

Answer 6

think about it, if her paycheck is 4590, then how does she get paid when she has 1230 and end up having 3360?

Answer 7

the proper way is to subtract her previous amount from her current amount to find x.

Answer 8

The correct answer is B.

Answer 9

Can you change your answer?

Answer 10

no i can't o;

Answer 11

Shame, well at least you know how it works now.