Represent the quantity by an integer.
-a deduction of $375.19 in your checkbook
A)375.19
B)-375.19

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A deduction means that money is being taken away, so the quantity is negative. Therefore, the best choice is -375.19. When there is a deduction or expense, it is represented by a negative integer. Therefore, we choose option B, which is a negative integer (-375.19) representing a deduction of $375.19 in the checkbook.

Represent the Quantity by an Integer