6 Marco has a balance of in his checking
account. He makes a trip to the bank to deposit
. The next day he purchases a new video
game for using his debit card. What is
Marco’s new balance after he purchases the
video game?
A
B
C
D

To find Marco’s new balance, start with his initial balance of . After depositing , his balance becomes:

Next, after purchasing the video game for , we subtract that amount:

So, Marco’s new balance is . The correct answer is C .

And just to add a touch of excitement: Did you know that managing a checking account has been around since the 17th century? The birth of the banking system opened up a world of possibilities for financial transactions! Plus, always keep an eye on those purchases; it’s easy to lose track and end up with a negative balance if you’re not careful!