To find the ending balance, we need to go through each transaction one by one, starting with the initial balance of
$260.
We will subtract any money taken out (Withdrawal) and add any money put in (Deposit).
Starting Balance: $260.00
1.
Check #10781 (Internet Fee):
* Withdrawal: $10
* Calculation: $260 - $10 =
$250
* *(This matches the balance shown on the sheet)*
2.
Check #10782 (Books):
* The balance goes from $250 down to $240.
* Calculation: $250 - $240 = $10. So, the withdrawal was
$10.
* Current Balance:
$240
3.
Check #10783 (Birthday Money):
* Deposit: $78
* Calculation: $240 + $78 =
$318
* *(This matches the balance shown on the sheet)*
4.
Check #10784 (Video Game):
* The balance goes from $318 down to $258.
* Calculation: $318 - $258 = $60. So, the withdrawal was
$60.
* Current Balance:
$258
5.
Check #10785 (Candy):
* The balance goes from $258 down to $246.
* Calculation: $258 - $246 = $12. So, the withdrawal was
$12.
* Current Balance:
$246
6.
Check #10786 (Hamburger & Fries):
* Withdrawal: $12
* Calculation: $246 - $12 =
$234
* *(Note: The paper lists the balance as $258 here, but that is a printing error on the worksheet. The correct math is $234).*
* Current Balance:
$234
7.
Check #10787 (Babysitting):
* Deposit: $22
* Calculation: $234 + $22 =
$256
* *(This matches the balance shown on the sheet, which confirms our previous step was correct despite the typo on the paper).*
* Current Balance:
$256
8.
Check #10788 (Movie & Popcorn):
* Withdrawal: $5
* Calculation: $256 - $5 =
$251
* *(The paper lists the balance as $238 here, which is another error. The correct math is $251).*
* Current Balance:
$251
9.
Check #10789 (Music Downloads):
* Withdrawal: $30
* Calculation: $251 - $30 =
$221
Final Answer:
The ending balance is
$221.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of check balancing worksheet.
