Richard had a balance of −$322.25 in his account, and Scott had a balance of −$241.75 in his account. Which statement explains why Richard owes the bank more than Scott? −322.25 |−241.75| −322.25 −241.75 |−322.25|

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Richard had a balance of −$322.25 in his account, and Scott had a balance of −$241.75 in his account. Which statement explains why Richard owes the bank more than Scott? −322.25 < −241.75 |−322.25| > |−241.75| −322.25 > −241.75 |−322.25| < |−241.75|

aihberkhan · Answer

Okay well the question is clearly saying that... YES... Richard DOES owe the bank more money than scott. 

Right? 

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tal_tal · Answer

Yes

aihberkhan · Answer

So lets begin by eliminating a few answers.

anonymous · Answer

I got you @Tal_Tal

anonymous · Answer

Which answers can you eliminate?

aihberkhan · Answer

Do you think A is a correct statement?

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anonymous · Answer

Which answers do you know are not correct? For example, like @AihberKhan is saying, is A a correct statement?

tal_tal · Answer

Yes

aihberkhan · Answer

Right! So we can say that it MIGHT be A. :) 

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aihberkhan · Answer

Now... is B a correct statement?

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tal_tal · Answer

No

anonymous · Answer

Okay, what about C.

aihberkhan · Answer

Well it is a correct statement, BUT if it is B than that will mean that SCOTT owes the bank more money! So we can eliminate B! 

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aihberkhan · Answer

Yes, now what about C?

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tal_tal · Answer

No

aihberkhan · Answer

Right! So we can eliminate C! 

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aihberkhan · Answer

Lastly, what about d?

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anonymous · Answer

Let me ask you this... is -200 greater or less than -300...I know these are not the answers so

tal_tal · Answer

Greater?

aihberkhan · Answer

So D is not the answer either!

Right!

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anonymous · Answer

yes

aihberkhan · Answer

So, what do you think the answer is!

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tal_tal · Answer

So A?

anonymous · Answer

yes

aihberkhan · Answer

Correct! :)

tal_tal · Answer

Thank you guys!

aihberkhan · Answer

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aihberkhan · Answer

No problem! :)

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You are welcome! Maybe medal me and fan @AihberKhan