To determine the new balance in Selma's check register after depositing her paycheck for [tex]$378.42, we will follow these steps:
1. Begin with the starting balance:
Initially, Selma has a balance of \$[/tex]2715.48.
2. Record the debits:
- On 3/19, Selma paid \[tex]$36.59 for the water bill.
- On 3/22, Selma paid \$[/tex]42.48 for garbage service.
3. Calculate the balance after debits:
- Subtract the water bill from the beginning balance: [tex]\( 2715.48 - 36.59 = 2678.89 \)[/tex]
- Then, subtract the garbage service payment from the subsequent balance: [tex]\( 2678.89 - 42.48 = 2636.41 \)[/tex]
4. Deposit the paycheck:
- After recording the above debits, Selma deposits her paycheck of \[tex]$378.42 into her account.
5. Calculate the new balance:
- Add the deposit amount to the current balance: \( 2636.41 + 378.42 = 3014.83 \)
With these calculations, Selma's new balance in her check register after the deposit will be \(\$[/tex]3014.83\).
Here is the updated check register table for clarity:
[tex]\[
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|}
\hline
\begin{tabular}{c}
Check \\
number
\end{tabular} & Date & \begin{tabular}{c}
Description of \\
Transaction
\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}{c}
$(-)$ \\
Debit
\end{tabular} & $\checkmark$ & \begin{tabular}{c}
$(+)$ \\
Deposits
\end{tabular} & Balance \\
\hline
& & \begin{tabular}{c}
Beginning Balance
\end{tabular} & & & & 2715.48 \\
\hline
489 & 3 / 19 & Water Bill & 36.59 & & & 2678.89 \\
\hline
490 & 3 / 22 & Garbage Service & 42.48 & & & 2636.41 \\
\hline
& & \begin{tabular}{c}
Paycheck Deposit
\end{tabular} & & & 378.42 & 3014.83 \\
\hline
\end{array}
\][/tex]
Therefore, after depositing her paycheck, Selma's balance is [tex]\(\$3014.83\)[/tex].
