Question

Malcolm has $638.54 in his checking account. He must maintain a $500 balance to avoid a fee. He wrote a check for $159.50 today. Write and solve an inequality to solve for the least amount of money he needs to deposit to avoid a fee.
Question 4 options:
1) 638.54 + 159.50 - x ≥ 500; x ≥ $298.04
2) 638.54 + 159.50 - x ≥ 500; x ≥ $298.04
3) 638.54 - 159.50 + x ≥ 500; x ≥ $20.96
4) 638.54 - 159.50 + x ≤ 500; x ≤ $20.96

Answer 1

3rd option

Answer 2

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