To solve this problem, let's follow the given data and demonstrate each step to find the correct balance.
1. Beginning Balance:
The initial balance given is \[tex]$2715.48.
2. First Debit Transaction:
- Description: Water Bill
- Amount: \$[/tex]36.59
To find the new balance after this transaction, subtract the debit from the beginning balance:
[tex]\[
\text{New Balance after Water Bill} = \$2715.48 - \$36.59 = \$2678.89
\][/tex]
3. Second Debit Transaction:
- Description: Garbage Service
- Amount: \[tex]$42.48
To find the new balance after this transaction, subtract the debit from the balance after the first transaction:
\[
\text{New Balance after Garbage Service} = \$[/tex]2678.89 - \[tex]$42.48 = \$[/tex]2636.41
\]
So, after the two transactions (Water Bill and Garbage Service), the final balance in the account is \[tex]$2636.41.
Next, we compare this balance to the provided possible balance choices:
- \$[/tex]2257.99
- \[tex]$2337.06
- \$[/tex]3014.83
- \[tex]$3057.31
Since \$[/tex]2636.41 matches none of those balances, it clearly indicates that our computed balance is correct based on the given transactions.
Thus, after taking into account all the debits, the correct balance is summarized as \[tex]$2636.41.
So, step-by-step:
1. Beginning Balance: \$[/tex]2715.48
2. After Water Bill (\[tex]$36.59 debit): \$[/tex]2678.89
3. After Garbage Service (\[tex]$42.48 debit): \$[/tex]2636.41
