Fine Print: Checking Account Statement

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What is the formula to calculate the ending balance on a bank statement?

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Ending Balance = Previous Balance + Deposits - Withdrawals

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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What does a positive balance in a checking account indicate?

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A positive balance indicates that the account holder has money available to spend.

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What is a withdrawal in the context of a checking account?

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A withdrawal is any amount of money taken out of the account.

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What is a deposit in the context of a checking account?

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A deposit is any amount of money added to the account.

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What is an overdraft fee?

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An overdraft fee is a charge incurred when a transaction exceeds the available balance in the account.

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What does it mean to overdraw an account?

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To overdraw an account means to withdraw more money than is available in the account.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is a bank statement?

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A bank statement is a summary of all transactions in a checking account over a specific period.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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What is the purpose of checking account fees?

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Checking account fees are charges for services provided by the bank, such as maintenance or overdrafts.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the significance of Check No. 409 in a bank statement?

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Check No. 409 represents a transaction where money was paid out from the account.

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How can you identify a transaction that caused an overdraft?

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Look for transactions that exceed the available balance, leading to a negative balance.