Jasmine and Carlotta are sisters, and each have their own savings. Together, they borrowed 28 dollars from their brother to go to the movies. Each girl has to pay back an equal amount. Carlotta also owes her brother 6 dollars Which expression represents the change in Carlotta’s savings after she repays her brother?
Answer
A
negative 28 times 2 plus negative 6
B
negative 28 divided by 2 minus negative 6
C
negative 28 divided by 2 plus negative 6
D
28 divided by 2 plus negative 6
Explanation
The sisters split the $28 movie loan equally, so Carlotta must repay $28 ÷ 2 = $14. Repaying money decreases her savings, and she also owes $6, another decrease. The change is therefore −28 ÷ 2 + (−6), which is choice C.
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