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James borrows $52.94 from his friend Anna. Later, he repays $37.89. If James again borrowe $27.16 from Anna, calculate the final amount that James now owes to Anna.

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$42.21
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$43.21
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$32.21
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$33.21
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Solution

The correct option is A $42.21

Calculating 52.94 - 37.89 using the standard method, we get:


Hence, James initially owed Anna $15.05.

Again, we observe:


Calculating 15.05 + 27.16 using the standard method, we get:


∴ The final amount owed by James to Anna is $42.21.

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