Carla's library account showed that she owed $4.00 in late fees. She made a payment of $7.00. She then lost a library book and was assessed a $12.00 fine. If Carla then makes a payment of $20, what is her balance after the payment?

Step-by-step explanation:

ok so this is what she owes- **i'm 'separating' them to make it easier**

$4 and $12 so let's add those together-

4+12=$16 so she owes 16 dollars in fines and late fees

and let's remember that she paid $7 for her late fee and assuming that she gets her $3 back she has $3 so far then for the 12 dollar fine she pays 20 dollars, and we're assuming that she gets back $6

she should have $9 left

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