Therefore, Xola can save R1,200 this month
.a) In the statement, debits are indicated by a negative sign (-) before the amount, while credits are indicated by a positive amount.
b) Xola's debits are:
Shop 'n Save: R500.00
Automechanix: R1,000.00
Xola's credits are:
Salary: R8,000.00
c) Before the payment to Mrs. S Khumalo, the balance in Xola's account would have been R8,000 (her salary).
d) Xola receives her salary (R8,000) and birthday money, which is not specified in the statement.
e) The birthday money amount is not provided, so it cannot be calculated.
f) If Xola had not received any money for her birthday, she would have had R8,000 left before the payment on 14/02/2013.
g) If Xola wants to save 15% of her remaining money this month (without birthday money), she would have:
15% of R8,000 = 0.15 x 8,000 = R1,200
Step-by-step explanation: