The balance in your checkbook is -$29. If you make a deposit of $65, and then write a check for $16, what is the new balance?
A) $-\$ 52$
B) $\$ 52$
C) $\$ 20$
D) $-\$ 20$
E) $\$ 78$

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Starting balance = -$29
After depositing $65, the balance becomes -$29 + $65 = $36
After writing a check for $16, the balance becomes $36 - $16 = $20.

The Balance in Your Checkbook Is -$29 −$52-\$ 52−$52 B) $52\$ 52$52

The Balance in Your Checkbook Is -$29 $-\$ 52$ B) $\$ 52$