Question

2.   Lorenzo has a checkbook balance of $118.00. He writes two checks, one for $9.00 and one for $84.25. He then deposits $95.00. Finally, he uses his calculator to determine his new balance. Which one of the following series represents the correct order in which he should press the keys on his calculator? 
       A. [118] [–] [9] [–] [84.25] [+] [95] [=]   B. [95] [–] [118] [+] [9] [–] [84.25] [=]   C. [84.25] [=] [118] [+] [9] [÷] [95] [=]   D. [118] [–] [95] [+] [84.25] [–] [9] [=]

Answer 1

A would be correct because:

1. you have $118 in the beginning, so 118

2. Then you gave a check of $9, so 118-9

3. Then you gave another check of $84.25, so 118-9-84.25

4. Then you put in $95, so 118 - 9 - 84 + 95.