This morning Tom deposited 22.25 in his bank account. At lunchtime he withdrew 40.00 and he found out that he had a balance of 85.87. What was his balance at the start of the day?

It's your turn now.

I'll be glad to check your answer.

IS IT 85.87 +40.00 =125.87 -22.25 =103.62 +22.25. so is it103.62?

No. Please try again.

Started with 125.87 -40 =85.87

sorry i just don't get it.

I'm sorry, Sam, but I goofed. Your first answer was right. It's 103.62.

Thank you. I was going crazy trying to figure it out.Thank you for all your help in math

You're welcome.

To find out Tom's balance at the start of the day, we need to subtract the total withdrawals from the balance he had at lunchtime.

Step 1: We start with the balance he had at lunchtime, which is $85.87.

Step 2: We subtract the amount he withdrew at lunchtime, which is $40.00.

$85.87 - $40.00 = $45.87

Therefore, Tom's balance at the start of the day was $45.87.