Question

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.

• A. $\$$42.21
• B. $\$$43.21
• C. $\$$32.21
• D. $\$$33.21

Answer 1

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.