To find the ending balance, we need to go through the checkbook row by row. We start with the
Starting Balance of
$260.
For each row, we calculate the new balance using this rule:
*
Withdrawals take money out (subtract).
*
Deposits put money in (add).
Here is the step-by-step calculation:
1.
Start: $260.00
2.
Row 10781 (Internet Fee): Subtract $10 withdrawal.
* $260 - $10 =
$250
3.
Row 10782 (Books): The balance stays at
$240 according to the sheet. This means a withdrawal of $10 happened ($250 - $10 = $240).
4.
Row 10783 (Birthday Money): The balance goes from $240 to $319. This is a deposit.
* Current Balance:
$319
5.
Row 10784 (Video Game): The balance goes from $319 to $259. This is a withdrawal.
* Current Balance:
$259
6.
Row 10785 (Candy): The balance goes from $259 to $246. This is a withdrawal.
* Current Balance:
$246
7.
Row 10786 (Hamburger & Fries): Subtract $12 withdrawal.
* $246 - $12 =
$234
8.
Row 10787 (Babysitting): Add $25 deposit.
* $234 + $25 =
$259
9.
Row 10788 (Movie & Popcorn): Subtract $10 withdrawal.
* $259 - $10 =
$249
10.
Row 10789 (Music Downloads): Subtract $50 withdrawal.
* $249 - $50 =
$199
The final calculated balance is $199.
Final Answer:
199
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of how to balance a checkbook worksheet.
