If Alex Deposits $1,000 from Her Paycheck into Her Checking

question 75

Multiple Choice

If Alex deposits $1,000 from her paycheck into her checking account and, at the same time, increases her credit card balance by $1,500, then her saving is ________, and her wealth ________.

• A)+$1,000; decreases by $500
• B)+$500; decreases by $1,000
• C)-$500; increases by $2,500
• D)-$500; decreases by $500

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