If Alex Uses $800 from Her Checking Account to Pay

question 110

Multiple Choice

If Alex uses $800 from her checking account to pay her credit card balance, her wealth:

• A)increases by $800.
• B)decreases by $800.
• C)increases by $1,600.
• D)does not change.

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