Bill lent some money to his two brothers. He wrote down the amounts so he would not forget. The list shows the younger brother with −$17.25 and the older brother with $0. Which of the following statements best describes the amounts?
The older brother paid Bill $17.25, and the younger brother does not owe him any money.
The older brother owes Bill $17.25, and the younger brother does not owe him any money.
The younger brother owes Bill $17.25, and the older brother does not owe him any money.
The younger brother paid Bill $17.25, and the older brother does not owe him any money.

Question

Bill lent some money to his two brothers. He wrote down the amounts so he would not forget. The list shows the younger brother with −$17.25 and the older brother with $0. Which of the following statements best describes the amounts?
 The older brother paid Bill $17.25, and the younger brother does not owe him any money.
 The older brother owes Bill $17.25, and the younger brother does not owe him any money.
 The younger brother owes Bill $17.25, and the older brother does not owe him any money.
 The younger brother paid Bill $17.25, and the older brother does not owe him any money.

tal_tal · Answer

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tal_tal · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Okay what do you think it is @Tal_Tal

anonymous · Answer

A negative clearly shows with money wise that the older brother owes Bill some money.

tal_tal · Answer

I think it is B I just don't think it's right

anonymous · Answer

Since the youngest brother has 0 that means he owes nothing, so you are correct, it is B. :D

anonymous · Answer

You are correct! It is B. :D

tal_tal · Answer

Omg thank you!!!

anonymous · Answer

No problem :D