Julia owes her dad $12. She wants a new blouse that just went on sale, so she borrows $20 from her sister. She pays her father $5 and spends the rest on the blouse. Which statement is true?
Answer
A
Julia’s money status is $8 because she started at –$12 and borrowed $20.
B
Julia’s money status is –$7 because she started at –$12, got $20, but only paid $5 of her debt.
C
Julia’s money status is –$27 because she started at –$12, borrowed $20, but paid off $5.
D
Julia’s money status is –$32 because she began at –$12 and borrowed $20.