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Activity 2: Writing a Check (from FDIC Money Smart)
Imagine that on March 26, 20XX you decide you want to buy a coffeemaker from a store called
Coffee Mart. The coffeemaker costs $19.75, including tax.
Look at your Practice Check Register. Do you have enough money in your checking account to
write a check for this coffeemaker?
If you do, fill out the check below to pay for your coffeemaker.
YOUR NAME 69/175-2031 0105
Address
City, State, ZIP
Date
Pay to the
Order of $
Dollars
Your Financial Institution
For
3266
Now record the following information in your check register:
• Check #: 105
• Date: 3/26/20XX (You can enter the current year, if you choose.)
• Description of Transaction: Coffee Mart
• Payment/Debit (-): $19.75
• Balance: $180.25
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