Wildhorse Co. wrote checks totaling $41500 during October and $45321 during November. $39460 of these checks cleared the bank in October, and $44275 cleared the bank in November. What was the amount of outstanding checks on November 30?

Answer: $3,086

Explanation:

Wrote checks totaling $41,500 in

October less $39,460 of these checks cleared in October

Wrote checks totaling $45,321 in November less $44,275 cleared the bank in November

Balance of uncleared checks

In October is $41,500 - $39,460 = $2,040

In November is $45,321 - $44,275 = $1,046

Total outstanding checks on 30 Nov is $2,040+$1,046 = $3,086